Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 128

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

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Congress is moving to recognize February 2025 as a time to focus on preventing violence in teen dating. This effort aims to highlight the dangers of physical and sexual abuse, as well as digital harassment like cyberstalking and doxing.
Recent data shows that teen dating violence is a widespread issue, with 1 in 9 high school girls and 1 in 36 boys reporting sexual violence in a single year. The resolution notes that teens who experience this violence are twice as likely to consider suicide compared to their peers.
The resolution calls on schools, parents, and local officials to host programs that teach young people how to have healthy, nonviolent relationships. It emphasizes that teaching these skills to middle and high school students is key to stopping abuse before it begins.
The proposal highlights that community factors like poverty and a lack of local resources can increase the risk of violence. It suggests that better coordination between local agencies and community groups can help protect young people and provide them with the support they need.

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Feb 12, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 12, 2025

Submitted in House

1 bill

Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2026 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

Feb 10 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

Bill NumberHRES 128

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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D: 1R: 1

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