West Virginia HR12 declares January 27, 2026, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day to recognize the impact of sexual violence and support survivors.

West Virginia HR12 declares January 27, 2026, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day in West Virginia. The resolution recognizes the significant societal and human costs of sexual violence, supports agencies and advocates addressing the issue, and renews the commitment to stand with survivors and hold offenders accountable. The resolution highlights that West Virginia ranks 5th in the nation for lifetime prevalence of sexual coercion victimizations among women, with nearly one-third of female residents affected.

West Virginia HR12 declares January 27, 2026, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day to recognize the impact of sexual violence and support survivors.

West Virginia HR12 declares January 27, 2026, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day in West Virginia. The resolution recognizes the significant societal and human costs of sexual violence, supports agencies and advocates addressing the issue, and renews the commitment to stand with survivors and hold offenders accountable. The resolution highlights that West Virginia ranks 5th in the nation for lifetime prevalence of sexual coercion victimizations among women, with nearly one-third of female residents affected.