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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2021 - 2022
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | March 24, 2022 04:19 PM |
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| From: | Senator Christine M. Tartaglione and Sen. Camera Bartolotta, Sen. Lisa M. Boscola, Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti, Sen. Maria Collett, Sen. Carolyn T. Comitta, Sen. Katie J. Muth, Sen. Judith L. Schwank, Sen. Lindsey M. Williams |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | Sexual Assault Awareness Month |
| In the near future, we plan to introduce a resolution declaring April 2022 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Sexual assault has continued to be a serious social and public health issue in the United States. Everyday across the United States, thousands of people, regardless of cultural and economic backgrounds, are affected by rape and sexual assault. These experiences can be devastating for the survivor, as well as the survivor’s family and friends. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 67 men will be raped during their lives. Further, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are much more likely to report having been sexually assaulted during their lifetime than heterosexual, cisgender individuals. It is imperative that we recognize the strength, courage, and challenges faced by victims and survivors of sexual violence. Please join us in co-sponsoring this important resolution to bring light to an issue that continues to affect so many people throughout the country. |
Introduced as SR257