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MI SR0169

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Commemorates April 2016 as Campus Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Michigan
  • Cites statistics showing 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men will be sexually assaulted in college, with 26 percent of female college seniors experiencing unwanted sexual contact
  • Notes that only 20 percent of female student survivors age 18-24 report offenses to law enforcement
  • Supports efforts by national, state, and local partners to prevent sexual violence on college campuses and create safer environments for students, faculty, staff, and communities
  • Calls for increased education, awareness, and community involvement to address the root causes of sexual violence and prevent re-victimization of survivors

Legislative Description

A resolution to commemorate April 2016 as Campus Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Campus Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Mon

Last Action

Adopted

4/27/2016

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