2011-K1042

Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault

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2011-K1042


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the New
York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault

WHEREAS, Sexual violence is one of the most pervasive and serious public
health issues in the country, impacting millions of women, children, and
men in New York State; and
WHEREAS, One in five women have been raped at some point in their
lives; and
WHEREAS, Nearly one in two women and one in five men have experienced
sexual violence victimization other than rape in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault and abuse affect every group, with women,
young people, and racial and ethnic minorities particularly targeted by
perpetrators; and
WHEREAS, Most perpetrators of sexual violence abuse people that they
know, often using their positions of trust and authority to do so; and
WHEREAS, Services for victims of sexual assault are essential to miti-
gate the immediate and long-term impacts of sexual violence; and
WHEREAS, Sexual violence can be prevented by addressing the factors
that allow perpetrators to commit sexual assault crimes with little fear
of facing consequences; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA)
advocates for appropriate responses and services for all victims of
sexual violence and exploitation, and works to promote effective efforts
to prevent all forms of sexual assault and abuse; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the New York State Coalition Against
Sexual Assault; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

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  • 19 / Mar / 2012
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