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The vote is in and the Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act has passed. Thank you for pushing our representatives to finally take this seriously. Keep an eye on how these new programs roll out in our state.

November 11, 2007

Urge NH Congress People to Support SBS Prevention Act of 2007

Urge NH Congress People to Support SBS Prevention Act of 2007

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Started by Anonymous 19 years ago
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! So far none of the New Hampshire State Congress people have signed on to support this Act. Let\'s show them that this is an important issue to us in New Hampshire. There are some links to stories of SBS here in NH on the right hand side of this page. There are also links to all the NH Congress people\'s e-mails in case anyone has time to drop them a line personally asking them to support this.

Updates

September 12, 2007

None of our representatives in New Hampshire have signed on to support this act yet. Please go to the links on this page to email your congress person and demand they back this legislation immediately.

September 12, 2007

The momentum behind this push is real and it shows that New Hampshire is ready to act on this legislation. Click the links on the right side of the page to email your congressperson and demand they back the SBS Prevention Act today.

Reached 100 supporters

September 12, 2007

6 Comments

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Brian Preston
18 years ago Featured

It is about time our leadership took a stand for the safety of these kids. stop dragging your feet.

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Amanda Chen
18 years ago Featured

I read those stories on your page and im just heartbroken. Nobody should ever have to go through that kind of pain. DO SOMETHING.

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Mike Doyle
19 years ago Featured

Sickening that this happens at all. Anything we can do to stop this should be a priority in DC.

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Jessica Abadi
19 years ago Featured

NH needs to wake up and get on board with this. babies lives are literally at stake here so why are they waiting

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David Becker
19 years ago Featured

Totally unacceptable to ignore such a common sense law. Just do it.

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Sarah Murray
19 years ago Featured

How can our reps ignore this? These babies have no way of protecting themselves if their own caregivers lose control. Pass the bill already.