House Resolution No. [insert number] aims to declare April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Michigan. The resolution highlights the pervasive nature of sexual violence, which affects individuals across all demographics, including women, children, and men. It emphasizes the importance of understanding sexual assault as any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the victim's explicit consent. The resolution cites alarming statistics, such as one in five women and nearly a quarter of men in the U.S. experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime, and underscores the need for prioritizing child sexual abuse prevention.

The resolution calls for a collective commitment from the state and communities to hold perpetrators accountable and to actively engage in education and awareness initiatives aimed at preventing sexual violence. It stresses the psychological and emotional toll that sexual assault has on survivors and advocates for creating a supportive environment that prevents re-victimization. By declaring April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the resolution seeks to mobilize efforts at all levels to foster a safer community and promote understanding of how to support survivors and prevent future incidents of sexual violence.