Every year, babies are murdered or abandoned in unsafe locations despite the existence of Safe Haven Laws in every state. Mandating that states include education about their Safe Haven law during health classes between grades 6-12 could significantly improve public awareness and reduce unsafe abandonment.
From the Safe Haven Alliance: "The law saves babies from unsafe abandonment. It says that parents who do not harm their baby will not be prosecuted for abandonment if they hand their newborn to a responsible adult at a Safe Haven location. It gives a desperate parent a responsible alternative. Depending on your state, the law tells you where are the accepted locations that you can leave your baby and up to what age, with no questions asked as long as they are unharmed.



