Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States and the benefits of practicing nonviolence. It encourages the public, state and local officials, middle and high schools, law enforcement agencies, and other groups to observe the week with programs and activities that promote awareness and prevention of youth violence. The resolution cites the Sojourn to the Past program, which takes high school students to civil rights movement sites, and CDC data on bullying and weapon threats at schools. It does not create new laws or spending.

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• Nikema Williams Democrat sponsor
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