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MI HR0244
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
- Declares April 2010 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Michigan
- Cites statistics that one in three women, one in four girls, one in six boys, and one in eleven men will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetimes
- Notes that over 65 percent of rapes are never reported to police and only 36 percent of sexual assault victims pursue prosecution
- Identifies sexual assault as a significant public health issue with long-term consequences including PTSD, substance abuse, depression, and suicide
- Recognizes the strength and courage of victims and survivors while emphasizing the need to hold perpetrators accountable and educate citizens on prevention
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare April 2010 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Michigan.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
4/15/2010
Full Bill Text
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