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Ensure Children Have Safe and Healthy Homes
Target: U.S. CongressSponsored by: American Humane Association
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) was passed in 1974 because of increasing public awareness of the need to ensure the safety and welfare of children. CAPTA provides federal money to state and local communities like yours for programs and services to prevent abuse, protect children and strengthen families.
Each year, almost 1 million American children experience abuse and neglect. Of these children, 60 percent suffer neglect, 19 percent physical abuse, 10 percent sexual abuse, and 7 percent emotional maltreatment. All of these forms of abuse can have a lifelong psychological and physical impact on a child. And shockingly, approximately 1400 children are killed each year from abuse, most of whom are under the age of one.
Every five years, CAPTA gets reauthorized. This year it is up for review again. President Bush has already cut many important human service programs in this year's budget (including domestic violence and juvenile justice funds). We need your help to ensure these cuts do not affect the safety of children.
Please ask Congress to not only maintain current funding levels, but to increase funding to keep up with today's economy, so that all children can live in safe and healthy homes.
Each year, almost 1 million American children experience abuse and neglect. Of these children, 60 percent suffer neglect, 19 percent physical abuse, 10 percent sexual abuse, and 7 percent emotional maltreatment. All of these forms of abuse can have a lifelong psychological and physical impact on a child. And shockingly, approximately 1400 children are killed each year from abuse, most of whom are under the age of one.
Every five years, CAPTA gets reauthorized. This year it is up for review again. President Bush has already cut many important human service programs in this year's budget (including domestic violence and juvenile justice funds). We need your help to ensure these cuts do not affect the safety of children.
Please ask Congress to not only maintain current funding levels, but to increase funding to keep up with today's economy, so that all children can live in safe and healthy homes.
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# 18,800:
8:15 pm PDT, May 8,
Marcia McGibbon, New York
Child abuse leads to a "vicious" circle of abuse.
Child abuse leads to a "vicious" circle of abuse.
# 18,799:
8:15 pm PDT, May 8,
Ken Duble, Texas
# 18,798:
8:10 pm PDT, May 8,
Katherine Loban, Minnesota
Please have a heart.
Please have a heart.
# 18,797:
8:09 pm PDT, May 8,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 18,796:
8:00 pm PDT, May 8,
Lisa Green, California
# 18,795:
7:56 pm PDT, May 8,
Denise Sparks, Arizona
A civilized society protects the innocent, helpless and vulnerable....
A civilized society protects the innocent, helpless and vulnerable....
# 18,794:
7:42 pm PDT, May 8,
George Holcombe, Texas
Kids are our future. Don't let them down. Pass this legislation.
Kids are our future. Don't let them down. Pass this legislation.
# 18,793:
7:32 pm PDT, May 8,
Lynne Barnes, California
# 18,792:
7:29 pm PDT, May 8,
Alice McKeon, California
# 18,791:
7:25 pm PDT, May 8,
Kathy Krasnowski, Illinois
# 18,790:
7:21 pm PDT, May 8,
Ann Baldwon, Illinois
Child abuse makes for messed up adults, many continuing the practice or involved with the law in some manner and filling our prisons. Support CAPTA please.
Child abuse makes for messed up adults, many continuing the practice or involved with the law in some manner and filling our prisons. Support CAPTA please.
# 18,789:
7:19 pm PDT, May 8,
Steven Weuste, New Jersey
# 18,788:
7:19 pm PDT, May 8,
Martan Langley, North Carolina
No one should harm anything helpless, if you do you are nothing but a coward!
No one should harm anything helpless, if you do you are nothing but a coward!
# 18,787:
7:17 pm PDT, May 8,
Cyndi Childs, North Carolina
# 18,786:
7:12 pm PDT, May 8,
Andrea Peterson, Colorado
# 18,785:
7:10 pm PDT, May 8,
Jennifer Prettyman-Hall, Minnesota
# 18,784:
7:09 pm PDT, May 8,
Morgan Todd, California
# 18,783:
7:04 pm PDT, May 8,
Theresa MA, Massachusetts
# 18,782:
7:03 pm PDT, May 8,
Lindsay Robinson, New Mexico
I see in my generation how lasting the effects of child abuse are. Protecting our children is an investment in our future. We must do more for them than we have been doing.
I see in my generation how lasting the effects of child abuse are. Protecting our children is an investment in our future. We must do more for them than we have been doing.
# 18,781:
6:57 pm PDT, May 8,
Katya Kantor, Illinois
# 18,780:
6:56 pm PDT, May 8,
Name not displayed, California
# 18,779:
6:54 pm PDT, May 8,
Stephanie Kim, California
# 18,778:
6:52 pm PDT, May 8,
Bob Mason, Pennsylvania
# 18,777:
6:40 pm PDT, May 8,
Anne Gaunder, Kentucky
# 18,776:
6:39 pm PDT, May 8,
Name not displayed, Ohio
why wouldn't you want to, put more money toward the prevention of child abuse? all we need in thi country are more messed up people.
why wouldn't you want to, put more money toward the prevention of child abuse? all we need in thi country are more messed up people.
# 18,775:
6:35 pm PDT, May 8,
Name not displayed, California
I am a survivor of child abuse. Much of my suffering was due to the fact that my family did not understand the consequences of the behaviors passed on from generation to generation, and had no opportunity to learn new skills. Please work to provide funding for programs that will help to prevent child abuse and intervene in family situations that are dangerous to children. No child should ever have to grow up saying that she "survived" her childhood. Do not cut budgets for child abuse services; increase them.
I am a survivor of child abuse. Much of my suffering was due to the fact that my family did not understand the consequences of the behaviors passed on from generation to generation, and had no opportunity to learn new skills. Please work to provide funding for programs that will help to prevent child abuse and intervene in family situations that are dangerous to children. No child should ever have to grow up saying that she "survived" her childhood. Do not cut budgets for child abuse services; increase them.
# 18,774:
6:34 pm PDT, May 8,
Julian B, Florida
To our elected officials: We tend to treat our animals better than our nations children, feeling that someone is doing that job- parents or caretakers. But that is not the case in so many cases throughtout this great and rich land which spends more on lipstick and perfume than on children's causes. It is up to us as feeling humans to humanely treat our next generation in the manor that they should treat us as we grow old and need the very help that we many have denied them by not supporting and helping when needed do to no fault of their own. We get what we give in return. Show your real concern and that of your constituent's loving fellow feeling for those children who depend on us in this matter as it will pay off for all concerned in a better, happier and more peaceful world.
To our elected officials: We tend to treat our animals better than our nations children, feeling that someone is doing that job- parents or caretakers. But that is not the case in so many cases throughtout this great and rich land which spends more on lipstick and perfume than on children's causes. It is up to us as feeling humans to humanely treat our next generation in the manor that they should treat us as we grow old and need the very help that we many have denied them by not supporting and helping when needed do to no fault of their own. We get what we give in return. Show your real concern and that of your constituent's loving fellow feeling for those children who depend on us in this matter as it will pay off for all concerned in a better, happier and more peaceful world.
# 18,773:
6:29 pm PDT, May 8,
Anne Colombo, New Jersey
# 18,772:
6:27 pm PDT, May 8,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 18,771:
6:26 pm PDT, May 8,
Kristene Geering, California
As an early intervention developmental specialist, I have seen first-hand how much difference a good intervention program can make to the entire family. The more money you put into the first three years, the more money you save down the line in special education costs, incarceration, welfare, medicare, and other social programs. I continually fail to see the wisdom in spending trillions of dollars on a war that is supposed to keep our country safe, and at the same time cutting back on programs that do the very same thing here at home for a fraction of the cost. When you add in the wealth of research that shows that early intervention is actually effective and has documented results it begins to make even less sense.
As an early intervention developmental specialist, I have seen first-hand how much difference a good intervention program can make to the entire family. The more money you put into the first three years, the more money you save down the line in special education costs, incarceration, welfare, medicare, and other social programs. I continually fail to see the wisdom in spending trillions of dollars on a war that is supposed to keep our country safe, and at the same time cutting back on programs that do the very same thing here at home for a fraction of the cost. When you add in the wealth of research that shows that early intervention is actually effective and has documented results it begins to make even less sense.
# 18,770:
6:16 pm PDT, May 8,
Mary McCarty, California
# 18,769:
6:15 pm PDT, May 8,
Barbara Marquart, Ohio
# 18,768:
6:14 pm PDT, May 8,
Sandra Wright, New York
I work in the Social Services Department in a New York State county. We see the victims of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence everyday. Each year it seems that some part of our budget is cut. We work hard with resources to have to help children and families. Don't cut any more funds. IN fact all funds for social programs should be increased. There is a huge need in THIS country- and increasing especially as the result of the economic policies of the Bush administration.
I work in the Social Services Department in a New York State county. We see the victims of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence everyday. Each year it seems that some part of our budget is cut. We work hard with resources to have to help children and families. Don't cut any more funds. IN fact all funds for social programs should be increased. There is a huge need in THIS country- and increasing especially as the result of the economic policies of the Bush administration.
# 18,767:
6:11 pm PDT, May 8,
Stephanie Hill, Massachusetts
# 18,766:
6:09 pm PDT, May 8,
Teresa Wegrzyn, New Jersey
Children are our future. It's a cliche' but it's so true. How can this country stand by and let defensiveless people be tortured mentally, sexually or physically. You know, the statistics show that most children of abuse grow up to be angry and antisocial and in many cases criminals. Maybe the solution to crime is making sure our children grow up happy and healthy so that they have no reason to lash out and end up in prison.
Children are our future. It's a cliche' but it's so true. How can this country stand by and let defensiveless people be tortured mentally, sexually or physically. You know, the statistics show that most children of abuse grow up to be angry and antisocial and in many cases criminals. Maybe the solution to crime is making sure our children grow up happy and healthy so that they have no reason to lash out and end up in prison.
# 18,765:
6:08 pm PDT, May 8,
Sandy Avery, Michigan
# 18,764:
6:06 pm PDT, May 8,
Howard Christofersen, Indiana
# 18,763:
6:03 pm PDT, May 8,
Shawna Rackley, North Carolina
# 18,762:
6:00 pm PDT, May 8,
Renee Klein, California
# 18,761:
5:54 pm PDT, May 8,
Tamara Daly, Massachusetts
I work as a psychiatric nurse, and see the absolute prevalence of mentally ill who were abused as children
I work as a psychiatric nurse, and see the absolute prevalence of mentally ill who were abused as children
# 18,760:
5:54 pm PDT, May 8,
Jayme Weare, Nebraska
# 18,759:
5:51 pm PDT, May 8,
Margo Harris, Tennessee
I should not have to say anything protecting the innocent children should be a number one priority
I should not have to say anything protecting the innocent children should be a number one priority
# 18,758:
5:51 pm PDT, May 8,
Jennifer Omand, New Hampshire
Please make sure that the children of this country do not get overlooked. This is an extremely important issue as it literally involves the future of this country. Please support increased budgets for grants, community-based prevention grants and research grants supported by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.
Please make sure that the children of this country do not get overlooked. This is an extremely important issue as it literally involves the future of this country. Please support increased budgets for grants, community-based prevention grants and research grants supported by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.
# 18,757:
5:45 pm PDT, May 8,
Rose Caminiti, New Mexico
Children deserve our best care.
Children deserve our best care.
# 18,756:
5:38 pm PDT, May 8,
Sarah Reinhardt, Hawaii
Today I witnessed a father speak abusively to his 3-4yr. old son and I really think we need so much more support in this country, as parents, as individuals, as families. I know that we, as citizens (who pay taxes and believe in the democracy) are incredibly overwhelmed right now (by war, by the economy, and by our lack of health insurance coverage). Our government's financial access and abilities are paramount to helping change unhealthy cycles of abuse (verbal, physical and otherwise).
Today I witnessed a father speak abusively to his 3-4yr. old son and I really think we need so much more support in this country, as parents, as individuals, as families. I know that we, as citizens (who pay taxes and believe in the democracy) are incredibly overwhelmed right now (by war, by the economy, and by our lack of health insurance coverage). Our government's financial access and abilities are paramount to helping change unhealthy cycles of abuse (verbal, physical and otherwise).
# 18,755:
5:38 pm PDT, May 8,
Paynton Ffox, Alaska
Child abuse is wrong and should be stopped WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!! IT SHOULDN'T HURT TO BE A KID.
Child abuse is wrong and should be stopped WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!! IT SHOULDN'T HURT TO BE A KID.
# 18,754:
5:37 pm PDT, May 8,
RHONDA ROBERTS, Illinois
# 18,753:
5:36 pm PDT, May 8,
DANNA WEBB, California
# 18,752:
5:29 pm PDT, May 8,
Robert Henderson, Michigan
# 18,751:
5:21 pm PDT, May 8,
Sherri Fryer, Pennsylvania