Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York

New York State Senate Resolution J00117, sponsored by Senator Roxanne Persaud, was adopted on January 14, 2025. This resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to declare October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the prevalence and impact of domestic violence, citing statistics such as one in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. experiencing severe physical domestic violence in their lifetime. It also emphasizes the economic burden, noting that domestic violence costs the U.S. over $8.3 billion annually in medical expenses and lost productivity. The resolution underscores the importance of prevention strategies and public awareness campaigns to address and reduce domestic violence.

Positive media analysis is being generated.

There is no specific negative media coverage of Resolution J00117. However, some critics might argue that symbolic resolutions, while raising awareness, do not directly lead to policy changes or increased funding for domestic violence prevention and support services. They may advocate for more concrete legislative actions and resource allocations to effectively combat domestic violence.