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This resolution recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and designates April 30, 2025, as Denim Day, drawing attention to sexual violence and its pervasive societal impacts. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, noting that an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, approximately one in four women is raped during her lifetime, and in Oklahoma, rape and attempted rape rates have been 35-45% higher than the national average for a decade. It emphasizes that youth under 18 account for about 44% of reported sexual assaults, and 25% of women experience sexual harassment in the workplace. The resolution supports the efforts of Peace Over Violence and the YWCA of Oklahoma City to educate people about sexual harassment, abuse, assault, and rape, and urges everyone to wear jeans on Denim Day to communicate that there is no excuse for sexual violence. By highlighting these statistics and calling for awareness, the resolution aims to challenge harmful attitudes and misconceptions about sexual violence and promote prevention through education.

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