Establishes April of each year as "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Month" in NJ.
New Jersey's SJR 34 designates April of each year as "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Month" to recognize service members and veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST), defined by the VA as sexual assault or harassment during military service. The resolution cites VA data showing 1 in 3 female veterans and 1 in 50 male veterans report MST, and directs the governor to issue annual proclamations promoting awareness. It does not create new programs or funding but formally acknowledges the issue affecting New Jersey's 6,461 active duty personnel and 350,538 veterans. The designation aims to raise public awareness without altering existing policies or reporting mechanisms.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Kristin Corrado
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