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PROCLAMATION
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH 2O24
Whereas: Sexual assault is pervasive: Every 68 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in
the United States; and
Whereas: Black, Indigenous and other people of color, people living in poverty, LGBTQ+
people, elders, people with disabilities and others who have been historically oppressed are
disproportionately affected by sexual violence in significant and complex ways; and
Whereas: Sexual assault is among the most underreported crimes for many reasons, but
survivors who are already most marginalized face additional barriers to reporting, such as
language, immigration status or disability.
Whereas: Ending sexual violence requires us to address racism, sexism, and all forms of
oppression that contribute to the perpetration of sexual assault; and
Whereas: Sexual violence exists on a continuum of behavior that includes racist, sexist,
transphobic, homophobic, ableist or other hate speech. This ranges from rape jokes to verbal
harassment to physical assaults; and
Whereas: By working together as a community, we can alleviate the trauma of sexual
violence by ensuring supportive resources are available to all survivors, while standing up to
and actively disrupting harmful attitudes and behaviors that contribute to sexual violence.
Now, therefore, IIWE, CITY OF MEDINA join advocates and communities throughout
King County in taking action to prevent sexual violence by standing with survivors
and proclaiming April 2024 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH.
Together, we commit to a safer future for all children, young people, adults, and
families in our community.