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Support for Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The House of Representatives supports designating September 2024 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This aims to highlight the issue of sexual assaults on college campuses, particularly among younger students, and address low reporting rates and gaps in support systems. The initiative seeks to increase awareness and encourage improvements in student safety.
Key points
Increased awareness of sexual assault risks on college campuses, especially during the initial months of study.
Highlighting low reporting rates and issues with university and law enforcement responses.
Emphasizing the need for better training for university staff and police, and improved support procedures for victims.
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Additional Information
Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Print number: HRES 1426
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-09-06