CONDEMN-DV AGAINST BLACK WOMEN

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HR0991
LRB104 22360 LAW 38803 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Domestic violence is a pervasive and devastating
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crisis that impacts individuals across all demographics, but
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its intersection with systemic racism and misogyny creates
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unique, disproportionate, and heightened dangers for Black
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women; and

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WHEREAS, Black women face significantly higher rates of
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domestic abuse, psychological aggression, and intimate partner
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violence that are often compounded by historical inequities,
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societal neglect, and a lack of culturally competent support
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systems; and

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WHEREAS, The safety and well-being of Black women are
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continuously undermined by a continuous spectrum of harm,
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ranging from pervasive microaggressions and daily
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interpersonal aggressions to overt physical and fatal
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violence; and

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WHEREAS, Black women who achieve high levels of education
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and professional success are not immune to these harms, and
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they are frequently targeted with distinct forms of
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aggression, resentment, and hostile actions aimed at
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undermining their achievements, autonomy, and security; and

HR0991
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LRB104 22360 LAW 38803 r
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WHEREAS, Economic independence is one of the most critical
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avenues for individuals to escape abusive domestic situations,
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yet Black women face persistent discrimination, systemic
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barriers, and professional attacks within business and
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employment sectors that jeopardize their financial stability
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and safety; and

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WHEREAS, Eradicating the scourge of domestic violence
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requires proactive, systemic intervention at every level of
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society, particularly within educational institutions where
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foundational attitudes regarding relationships, respect, and
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equality are formed; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we unequivocally condemn all forms of microaggressions,
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interpersonal aggressions, and physical violence that
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contribute to domestic violence perpetrated against Black
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women in the State of Illinois.

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