HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. DWHEREAS, 1 out of 3 girls and 1 out of 5 boys are sexually
abused and 61.68 of all rape victims are under the age of 18;
and
WHEREAS, these innocent child victims become the
cornerstone of the world -wide pornography industry by being
photographed and videotaped during the abuse; and
WHEREAS, children who are abused and exploited tend to
experience additional molestations, drug abuse, adult rape,
physical abuse, eating disorders, and other emotional
difficulties throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, research studies and crime statistics show that
pornography is often linked to other violent crimes; and
WHEREAS, children who report abusive and illegal activity
have the power to prevent other children from becoming victims
and they and their parents who support them in their fight for
justice are the most courageous of all; and
WHEREAS, the week of may 2 -8, 1993, is set aside for a
coordinated effort to focus attention on the dangers of
pornography exploitation and the need to reduce this often
overlooked crime.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore on this 27th day of April, 1993 do hereby
proclaim May 2-8, 1993, as "VICTIMS OF PORNOGRAPHY WEEK" and
encourage concerned public officials and citizens to observe
the week by wearing pink and blue ribbons to show support for
the victims of pornography and to move forward in our battle to
provide a HAPPY CHILDHOOD AND HEALTHY FUTURE for all children.
GARY M. WASHBURN, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
AGENDA !CEi
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