MI HR0065

Declares April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Michigan

Cites National Sexual Violence Resource Center data showing 1 in 5 women experienced completed or attempted rape, and 24.8% of men experienced contact sexual violence in their lifetime

References Michigan State Police statistics reporting 6,823 rape incidents reported to law enforcement in 2019

Highlights that 68% of rape or sexual assault victims experience moderate to severe distress, higher than any other violent crime studied in the National Crime Victimization Survey

Expresses commitment to supporting education, awareness, community involvement, and holding perpetrators accountable to prevent sexual violence and support survivors