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HI HCR129
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/20/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ken Ito
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AI Summary
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Designates June 27, 2016, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day" in Hawaii.
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Encourages public, private, and military service providers to educate service members, veterans, families, and the general public about causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress injuries.
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Aims to reduce stigma associated with post-traumatic stress by referring to it as an "injury" rather than a "disorder" to encourage those affected to seek timely medical treatment.
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Applies awareness efforts to all individuals affected by trauma, including combat veterans, abuse victims, crime victims, and natural disaster survivors.
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Requires certified copies be sent to the Governor, Adjutant General, Director of Health, and Director of the Office of Veterans' Services.
Legislative Description
June 27, 2016, Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/20/2016