What You Need to Know

child safety

A founding purpose of the national PTA organization was to promote safety for children and youth. As early as 1899,PTAs founding orgtanization (National Congress of Mothers) advocated for a national health bureau to provide families and communities with health information. Eventually, this effort helped establish the Children's Bureau in 1912 as part of the U.S. Public Health Service. Over the years, PTA has advocated for a wide range of child health and safety topics including nutrition, disease prevention, sex education, tobacco and alcohol education, and transportation safety.

Even today, PTA urges its members at all levels to monitor, support, and advocate for laws and programs in the following areas:

Assist in the identification and return of missing or runaway children.
Prevent exploitation of children and unhealthy work environments.
Heighten awareness of and help prevent child and youth suicide.
Include safety education in school curriculum and community programs.
Raise awareness of the need for safe recreational equipment and facilities, playground safety, protective sports gear, and school bus safety.
Promote compliance with child support laws and orders.

The statements and resolutions below represent PTA's current stance on important child safety issues.

Resolutions & Position Statements

PTA Resolution Against Bullying
PTA resolution in support of policies and programs that address the prevention, intervention, and elimination of bullying

PTA Position Statement on Child Safety and Protection
Position Statement outlining areas that PTA encourages members to monitor and support.

PTA Resolution on Internet and Wireless Communication
PTA Resolution encouraging promotion of ethical use of Internet and wireless communication.

Position Statement - Mass Media
PTA Position Statement addressing technological advances that affect the welfare of children.

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