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AK HCR20

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Robert Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proclaims April 2010 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Alaska
  • Notes that sexual assault affects all demographics and occurs through acquaintance rape, stranger rape, partner assault, child abuse, incest, harassment, prostitution, and pornography
  • Identifies that Alaska has the highest per capita sexual assault rate in the nation at 2.6 times the national average
  • Estimates one in three women, one in four girls, one in six boys, and one in 11 men will report being victims of sexual violence
  • Encourages Alaska citizens to speak out against sexual assault, support survivors and their families, and increase support for agencies providing services to survivors

Legislative Description

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Crimes

Last Action

PERMANENTLY FILED 4/13 LEGIS RESOLVE 34

4/13/2010

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/17/2010

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