2003/04/08 City Council Resolution (8)ENZ •, III
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Endorsing
SONOMA COUNTY BLUE RIBBON CAMPAIGN
Proclaiming
APRIL,-ts-07 ILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, in 2002, 119474 families in Sonoma County called or were referred to
Child Protective Services; and
WHEREAS, these families reported allegations of domestic physical, sexual or
emotional abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, from those reports, only 49356 children received services; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Ribbon Campaign is a nationwide campaign for awareness and
prevention of child abuse (sponsored locally by the Junior League of Napa-Sonoma and th--.,
California Parenting Institute); and
WHEREAS, Council invites you to attend Blue Ribbon Community Day at Coddiwnw_q
Mall on Friday. At)ril 251h from 5-8 pm and take advantage of free fingerpdnfing and photo
for children, demonstrations, and entertainment.
WHEREAS, Council also invites you to attend a free 2-hour parent training: "Discipline
without Shouting or Spanking" at the CPI Family Resource Center, 3650 Standish Avenue in
Santa Rosa. Please call 7071585-6108 for dates and times.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
ffark that it does hereby endorse the Sonoma County Blue Ribbon Campaign and encourages
citizens to wear a blue ribbon during the month of April to show support for our children and th-�
campaign against child abuse and neglect.
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