S.Res. 149 (112th): A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Introduced:
Apr 14, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey Jr. [D-PA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 14, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 14, 2011
Referred to Committee Apr 14, 2011
Cosponsors
none
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Senate Judiciary

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Last updated Apr 14, 2011.
6 pages

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4/14/2011--Introduced.
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Calls for recognition of:
(1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to survivors of sexual assault, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of perpetrators of sexual assault; and
(2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of the offenders.
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, institutions of higher education, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault.

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