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DE HCR111

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/25/2024

Primary Sponsor

Cyndie Romer

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2024 as "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month" in Delaware
  • Encourages all Delaware citizens and legislators to raise awareness about sexual violence and promote a culture of consent, respect, and support for survivors
  • Acknowledges that the CDC estimates one in four girls and one in twenty boys experience sexual abuse before age 18, and approximately 63% of sexual assaults go unreported
  • Recognizes Delaware organizations including DCADV, DAASV, YWCA SARC, University of Delaware's SOS, and Delaware State University's Sexual Assault Response Advocates for providing prevention and victim support services
  • Calls for comprehensive sex education on consent, bystander intervention training, strengthened campus and military policies, increased survivor support funding, and enhanced data collection on sexual assault prevalence

Legislative Description

Recognizing April 2024 As "sexual Assault Awareness And Prevention Month" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

4/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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