This resolution expresses support for "National Nonviolence Week," designated as the first week in October, to raise awareness about youth violence in the United States and promote nonviolence principles. The resolution was inspired by the Sojourn to the Past program, which takes high school students to historic civil rights movement sites like those in Atlanta and Selma to teach them about nonviolent activism and civic leadership. The resolution highlights significant youth violence statistics, including that 19 percent of students reported being bullied on school property and 9 percent were threatened or injured with weapons, according to CDC data. It calls on state and local officials, schools, law enforcement, and community groups to observe National Nonviolence Week with programs and activities that promote awareness and prevention of youth violence. The resolution contains no specific funding, as it is a symbolic measure encouraging communities to recognize and promote nonviolence principles rather than creating new programs or appropriating money.
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