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ID SCR110
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Designates June of each year as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and June 27 of each year as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day.
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Recognizes Post-Traumatic Stress Injury as a common, treatable brain injury resulting from severe traumatic events including military combat, sexual assault, child abuse, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism.
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Advocates for using the term "injury" instead of "disorder" to reduce stigma and encourage affected individuals to seek medical treatment without fear of shame or retribution.
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Urges the Department of Health and Welfare and the Division of Veterans Services to educate victims of abuse, crime and natural disasters, service members, veterans and their families, and the general public about causes, symptoms, and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Injury.
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Notes that proper and timely treatment can diminish suicide rates among those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Injury.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature, declaring June as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month, declaring June 27 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and urging the Department of Health and Welfare and the Division of Veterans Services to educate people about post-traumatic stress injury.
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
2/24/2017