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DE HCR8
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/8/2009
Primary Sponsor
Robert Walls
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AI Summary
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Designates April 2011 as Delaware's Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Acknowledges that over 70% of rapes go unreported and that one in three women, one in four girls, one in six boys, and one in eleven men will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes
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Recognizes that sexual assault victims are significantly more likely to suffer depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts
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Reaffirms the state's commitment to remember victim-survivors, support survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, and challenge societal myths that perpetuate sexual violence
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to ContactLifeline, Inc. and 10 Delaware wellness centers
Legislative Description
Proclaiming The Week Of April 6, 2009, Through April 12, 2009, To Be Farm Vehicle Awareness Week In Delaware And Encouraging All Motorists To Share The Road With Farm Vehicles.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
4/8/2009