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This resolution recognizes April 2025 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the widespread impact of sexual violence and drawing attention to critical statistics about sexual assault. The resolution notes that one in five women and one in 71 men have been raped in the United States, and that 81% of women and 43% of men report experiencing sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime. It emphasizes that sexual violence disproportionately affects certain populations, including lesbian and bisexual women and adults with intellectual disabilities. The resolution underscores the importance of supporting survivors by believing their stories, challenging harmful attitudes, and working collectively to prevent sexual abuse. It also recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), a statewide organization dedicated to advocating for sexual assault victims and working to eliminate sexual violence. The resolution calls on the Senate to empower survivors, support their healing process, and collaborate with communities to end sexual violence in Pennsylvania, using the year's theme "Together We Act, United We Change" as a guiding principle.

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