Jonaysha Douglas

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

 Topic: Child Abuse Laws

 Reason for Topic

 Congressman Contacted: Bill Rabon

 Letter to Senator

 Response from Senator

 North Carolina does not have harsh enough laws with crimes resulting in

child abuse

 CPS/DSS becomes involved when children are abused/neglected

 Help protect children

 Help parents own responsibilities

 Hold parents accountable for actions

 Help parents connect with resources to obtain better parenting skills

 Reduce reoccurrences