A resolution supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day.
This is a non-binding Senate resolution that expresses support for the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day. It builds on the prior Choose Respect Act and designates October 1 as Choose Respect Day, urging federal, state, local governments, private organizations, and individuals to recognize the day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts aimed at reducing domestic violence and changing cultural norms that tolerate it. The resolution cites substantial data on intimate partner violence (IPV) and its consequences, including effects on survivors, families, and communities, to underscore the importance of awareness and prevention. Because this is a resolution, it does not create new law or authorize funding. Instead, it signals the Senate’s support for these objectives and encourages various actors to take voluntary actions to raise awareness, educate the public, and promote safety and respect in relationships.
Key Points
- 1Purpose and scope: The resolution supports the goals of Choose Respect Day and urges recognition across government, non-governmental organizations, and private citizens to promote safety, respect, and anti-violence education.
- 2Designation and observance: It notes October 1 as Choose Respect Day and encourages proclamations, activities, and educational efforts during this observance to change cultural tolerance of domestic violence.
- 3Context and justification: The resolution cites significant IPV prevalence and impact data (millions affected annually, gender disparities, risk to children, homelessness, health and substance-use consequences, and disproportionate impact on Indigenous women) to justify heightened awareness and preventive efforts.
- 4Legislative background: It references the Choose Respect Act (Public Law 117-103) and connects the current resolution to ongoing federal recognition of the issue.
- 5Nature of action: As a Senate resolution, it is non-binding and does not authorize programs or funding; its effect is to articulate a legislative endorsement and encourage action by various stakeholders.