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This Senate resolution supports Choose Respect Day, which occurs annually on October 1st and was established by Congress through the Choose Respect Act to raise awareness about domestic violence and promote respectful relationships. The resolution highlights alarming statistics showing that up to 12 million Americans experience intimate partner violence each year, with approximately 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men experiencing severe physical violence from a partner during their lifetimes. The legislation particularly emphasizes the impact on vulnerable populations, including young adults aged 18-34 who face the highest rates of domestic violence, American Indian and Alaska Native women who experience intimate partner violence at rates of nearly 85 percent, and millions of children who are exposed to domestic violence annually. The resolution calls on private citizens, organizations, and all levels of government to recognize Choose Respect Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts aimed at changing cultural tolerance of domestic violence. As a Senate resolution, this measure expresses congressional support for the day's objectives but does not allocate funding or create new programs.

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