[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 617 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 617

   Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence 
                     Awareness and Prevention Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 15, 2005

 Ms. Millender-McDonald (for herself and Mrs. Johnson of Connecticut) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                          on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence 
                     Awareness and Prevention Week.

Whereas 1 in 3 female high school students reports being physically abused or 
        sexually abused by a dating partner;
Whereas over 40 percent of male and female high school students surveyed had 
        been victims of dating violence at least once;
Whereas violent relationships in adolescence can have serious ramifications for 
        victims, who are at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, 
        risky sexual behavior, suicide, and adult re-vicimization;
Whereas the severity of violence among intimate partners has been shown to 
        increase if the pattern was established in adolescence;
Whereas 81 percent of parents surveyed either believed dating violence is not a 
        problem or admitted they did not know it is a problem;
Whereas the week of February 6, 2006, has been recognized as an appropriate week 
        for activities furthering awareness of teen dating violence; and
Whereas recognizing a ``National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention 
        Week'' would benefit schools, communities, and families regardless of 
        socioeconomic status, race, or gender: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives should raise awareness 
of teen dating violence in the Nation by supporting the goals and 
ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.
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