Bill > HRes128

This resolution expresses support for designating February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" by highlighting the significant problem of teen dating violence in the United States. The resolution cites data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing that teen dating violence includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking, with technology-facilitated abuse emerging as a growing concern. According to various studies, nearly half of teens experience at least one type of violence, with disproportionate impacts on female students, and those who experience dating violence are more than twice as likely to consider suicide. The resolution advocates for primary prevention programs, education, and community outreach to address this public health crisis, emphasizing the importance of teaching adolescents about healthy, respectful, and nonviolent relationships. By supporting this designation, the House of Representatives aims to raise awareness, empower teens to develop healthy relationship skills, recognize the national impact of teen dating violence, and encourage communities, schools, parents, and organizations to implement programs that promote prevention and awareness.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/128/all-info