PRINTER'S NO. 720
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
77
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, FONTANA, BLAKE, SABATINA, AUMENT,
HUGHES, DINNIMAN, BROWNE, BREWSTER, GREENLEAF, BARTOLOTTA,
FARNESE, YUDICHAK AND SCHWANK, APRIL 18, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 18, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of April 2017 as "Sexual Assault Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Widespread public awareness is the first step in
addressing sexual assault and its prevention; and
WHEREAS, Most victims of sexual assault are acquainted with
their assailants; and
WHEREAS, Children and youths experience sexual violence at
higher rates than adults; and
WHEREAS, One in four girls and one in six boys will be
sexually abused before reaching 18 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Being the victim of child sexual abuse doubles the
likelihood of adult sexual victimization; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault is a significant problem on college
campuses; and
WHEREAS, One in five women and one in 33 men experience
sexual assault in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault can have lasting, harmful effects on
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survivors and their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Supporting sexual assault survivors in times of
crisis and throughout their recovery is essential for individual
and social progress; and
WHEREAS, To preserve the safety and welfare of our fellow
citizens, we must confront harmful attitudes and actions; and
WHEREAS, To generate a comprehensive response to sexual
violence, we must highlight sexual assault prevention
initiatives and criminal justice programs; and
WHEREAS, To further implement a comprehensive response to
sexual violence, we must commit to breaking cycles of violence
and reducing crime rates in our communities; and
WHEREAS, The 2017 "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" campaign
focuses on prevention by providing resources to educate
individuals, colleges, businesses and communities on their
concerted roles; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of April 2017
as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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