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SCR 130

Relative to Child Abuse Prevention Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Allen and 37 co-sponsors

California designates a month for child abuse prevention awareness to promote public education and support for related programs and resources.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 71, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 130

Legislative bill overview

SCR 130 is a concurrent resolution designating a specific month in California as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The bill recognizes the importance of child abuse prevention efforts and encourages awareness and action on this issue throughout the designated period.

Why is this important

Child abuse prevention awareness campaigns help educate the public about warning signs, reporting mechanisms, and available resources. Such designations can increase visibility for prevention programs, support services, and survivor resources at the state and local level.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may argue that designating a month is a symbolic gesture that does not allocate funding or create enforceable policy changes to address child abuse
  • Resource allocation: Questions may arise about whether state resources should be directed toward actual prevention programs and services rather than awareness campaigns alone
  • Scope and specificity: Disagreement could exist over which month should be designated or whether multiple awareness months dilute public attention

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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