HomeMy WebLinkAboutREG 2017-04-03 Item 2A - Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness MonthWHEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that
sexual violence is widespread and impacts every community; and
WHEREAS, one in five women and one in 71 men will experience sexual
assault or sexual harassment during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the
reality that one in six boys and one in four girls will experience a sexual assault before
the age 18; and
WHEREAS, young people experience heightened rates of sexual violence and
youths 12 to 17 are 2.5 times more likely to be a victim of sexual assault; and
WHEREAS, on campus one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually
assaulted during their time in college; and
WHEREAS, we must work together to educate our community about sexual
violence prevention, supporting survivors of sexual assault and speaking out against
harmful attitudes and actions; and
WHEREAS, prevention of sexual assault is possible when we increase
awareness and community involvement;
NOW THEREFORE, 1, Kate Kruller, Councilmember, on behalf of Allan
Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim April 2017:
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to join me in the special observance
and join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent
sexual violence.
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