The story of Aubreigh Wyatt is a heartbreaking one - a young child who suffered at the hands of those who should have protected her most. Aubreigh's story is an example of the appalling realities many children face, ones that end in tragedy. In Ohio alone, reports show that in 2019, there were over 49,000 cases of child abuse, including neglect and physical and sexual abuse (source: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services). For me, this issue is very personal. I love Aubreigh, and it hurts me that no child should have to endure what she went through. But we can change that. We can demand stronger laws that protect the most vulnerable among us – our children. We can heighten the awareness of child abuse and its consequences. This petition is a plea to lawmakers and authorities in Ohio to strengthen the laws aligned with child protection, implement stricter penalties for perpetrators, and enhance mechanisms to provide early detection of child abuse. By signing this petition, let's together ensure that no child ever has to suffer like Aubreigh did ever again. Sign this petition to protect children from abuse in Ohio.