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SRES-179Senate2025-04-10Crime and Law Enforcement

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

YourVoice.Now Summary

The Senate passed this resolution recognizing April 2025 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It highlights sobering statistics: 2 in 5 women and 1 in 4 men experience sexual or physical violence from an intimate partner, and over 546,000 children were confirmed victims of sexual abuse or neglect in 2023. The resolution also notes that sexual assault costs an average of $122,461 per victim over their lifetime — a $3.1 trillion burden nationwide. It commends the work of rape crisis centers, victim service organizations like RAINN, and the military's Safe Helpline, while encouraging continued prevention and education efforts.

Congressional Summary

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Legislative Subjects

Assault and harassment offensesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelLaw enforcement officersMental healthSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2025-04-10
Date Added
2026-04-06