Help Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome!
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a form of child abuse that results from violently shaking an infant or from abusive impact to an infant's head. Between 1,200 and 1,600 of the nation's children suffer from SBS each year.
Congressional findings estimate that between one-quarter and one-third of SBS victims die as a result of their injuries, while one-third suffer permanent and severe disabilities, including traumatic brain injury, paralysis, seizures and loss of hearing or vision.
To protect the nation's most vulnerable citizens from such tragic and preventable maltreatment, the U.S. Congress has introduced the Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act of 2007 (S. 1204 and H.R. 2052).
The bill enables the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national public health campaign that would inform the general public, new parents, child care providers, health care providers and social workers about the risks and dangers associated with SBS.
Tell your Representatives and Senators to pass the Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act!
Dear [Decision Maker],
As your constituent and a supporter of the American Humane Association, I urge you to support the Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act of 2007, H.R. 2052 and S. 1204.
Introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT), the bill enables the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national public health campaign on Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention. By disseminating effective prevention practices and developing a national plan to increase awareness and provide immediate support for parents and other caregivers, this legislation is a proactive step toward addressing a rapidly increasing form of child abuse.
For the health and welfare of the nation's infants and their caregivers, please support this important initiative.
[Your Comment]
Please support this bill and help protect the nation's infants from Shaken Baby Syndrome. I look forward to seeing what action you take regarding this important matter.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
