Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in New York. It highlights the prevalence of teen dating violence, noting that 27% of teenagers have experienced verbal abuse from a partner, and 70% of college students report being sexually coerced. The resolution emphasizes the serious ramifications of such violence, including higher risks for substance abuse, eating disorders, suicide, and adult revictimization.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in New York. It highlights the prevalence of teen dating violence, noting that 27% of teenagers have experienced verbal abuse from a partner, and 70% of college students report being sexually coerced. The resolution emphasizes the serious ramifications of such violence, including higher risks for substance abuse, eating disorders, suicide, and adult revictimization.