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Child abuse rally at State Capitol

April 1, 2004
By: Lindsay Shively
State Capital Bureau

Members of Bikers Against Child Abuse flooded the lawn of the State Capitol today to show their support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Lindsay Shively has the story.

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The Members of Bikers Against Child Abuse mounted their motorcycles in rememberance of the 46 Missouri children who died from abuse this year. A blue balloon for each child was released to the sound of the revving engines. Giving only his roadname Scootr, a member of Bikers Against Child Abuse says the problem can no longer be ignored.

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Contents: It's time for people to get their heads out of the sand and take notice of what's going on. This is a problem everywhere.

The organization has four chapters in Missouri and is opening a new chapter later this month. From the State Capitol, I'm Lindsay Shively.

House Speaker Catherine Hanaway pushed for support of her foster care bill today at a rally marking the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Lindsay Shively has the story.

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Child abuse protesters gathered on the front steps of the State Capitol today. House Speaker Catherine Hanaway was one of the guest speakers. Hanaway is currently sponsoring a bill to reform foster care and says prevention needs to be the focus in the fight against child abuse.

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Contents: We don't want these kids to get to foster care. They only get there after something very bad has happened to them. That is why your work is so vitally important.

Vetoed by the Governor last year, Hanaway's bill is awaiting a final vote. From the State Capitol, I'm Lindsay Shively.