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2023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIO N 105
February 7, 2024 - Introduced by Senators AGARD, ROYS, SPREITZER and LARSON,
cosponsored by Representatives BARE, VINING, JOERS, RATCLIFF, OHNSTAD,
EMERSON, CABRERA, MYERS, SNODGRASS, CONSIDINE, CONLEY, SHANKLAND,
JACOBSON, STUBBS, ORTIZ-VELEZ, ANDRACA, CLANCY and PALMERI. Referred to
Committee on Senate Organization.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Relating to: recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and
Prevention Month.
Whereas, February is recognized across the nation as Teen Dating Violence
Awareness and Prevention Month; and
Whereas, dating violence is a reality for many youth and an issue that many
parents are unaware of; and
Whereas, one in five teens is a victim of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse
from a dating partner, and two in three teens who were in an abusive relationship
never told anyone about it; and
Whereas, more than half of women and men who have been physically or
sexually abused or stalked by a dating partner first experience abuse between 11 and
24 years old; and
Whereas, young people can choose better relationships when they understand
that healthy relationships are based on respect and when they learn to identify early
warning signs of an abusive relationship; and
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Whereas, the elimination of dating violence must be achieved through the
cooperation of individuals, organizations, and communities; and
Whereas, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month provides an
excellent opportunity for citizens to learn more about preventing dating violence and
to show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who provide critical
advocacy, services, and assistance to victims; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
State Legislature does hereby recognize February as Teen Dating Violence
Awareness and Prevention Month.
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