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Mayor, CASA urge community to observe April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Summary
Sharon Lawrence of CASA presented a proclamation and Mayor DeVere read it, stressing that "we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse." Council voted unanimously to have the mayor sign the proclamation.
Sharon Lawrence of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) presented a proclamation to the South Cle Elum council designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and described CASA’s work over the past year to prevent and report child maltreatment.
Mayor DeVere read the proclamation in full and stressed that "we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse." The council unanimously moved to have the mayor sign the proclamation.
Lawrence outlined CASA’s activities and the importance of community reporting; the council’s unanimous action formalizes the town’s recognition for the month and signals support for outreach and awareness efforts.
