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SCR164 • 2025

RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Richardson
Last action
2026-04-14
Official status
Passed 4/14/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on specific actions or entities that will be involved beyond the symbolic recognition of April as 'Child Abuse Prevention Month'.

Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

A resolution designates April 2026 as 'Child Abuse Prevention Month' in Delaware.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates April 2026 as 'Child Abuse Prevention Month'.

Terms To Know

Child Abuse Prevention Month
A month designated to raise public awareness about child abuse prevention efforts.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide funding for specific programs.
  • It is a symbolic recognition and does not create new laws or regulations.
  • No further action is required from the General Assembly after passing both chambers.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  2. 2026-04-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

  3. 2026-04-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2026 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Richardson & Rep. Jones Giltner

Sens. Buckson, Hocker, Hoffner, Lawson, Lockman, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Berry, Bolden, Cooke, Harris, Heffernan, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Osienski, Ross Levin, D. Short, Michael Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 164

RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, an estimated 550,000 children are abused and neglected in the United States annually; and

WHEREAS, in 2024, Child Protective Services (CPS) agencies received approximately 4.4 million referrals alleging the maltreatment of 7.7 million children nationwide; and

WHEREAS, in 2024, an estimated 1,403 children died as a result of abuse and neglect, representing a rate of 2.41 per 100,000 children, a decrease from 2023; and

WHEREAS, the youngest children are the most vulnerable to mistreatment, with 44.5% of child fatalities occurring in children under the age of one; and

WHEREAS, in Delaware, the Division of Family Services received 24,728 reports of abuse, neglect, and dependency referrals in Fiscal Year 2025; and

WHEREAS, 34% of substantiated reports involved neglect and 28% involved abuse; and

WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2025, 26% (6,438) of these reports met the criteria for further investigation or assessment; and

WHEREAS, preventing child abuse is a critical concern for citizens, state agencies, and community organizations in Delaware; and

WHEREAS, collaborative partnerships among public and private entities are essential to the success of child abuse prevention programs; and

WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, most schools transitioned to virtual classrooms, making it difficult for education personnel, the largest group of child abuse and neglect reporters, to observe suspected mistreatment and submit reports of alleged abuse or neglect; and

WHEREAS, all Delawareans are encouraged to support parents in raising their children in safe, nurturing environments; and

WHEREAS, raising awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and enhancing support systems are vital to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 2026 is hereby recognized as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2026 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Richardson