ACR 25 is a nonbinding Assembly Concurrent Resolution that designates February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in California. The resolution states that teen dating violence can include physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, stalking, cyberstalking, and the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, and it emphasizes the importance of educating young people about healthy, nonviolent relationships.
The measure also cites the long-term harms associated with abusive adolescent relationships, including mental trauma, substance abuse, and increased risk of violence later in life. It references community-based awareness efforts in San Francisco, including partnerships involving Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence, the Asian Womens Shelter, and the San Francisco Youth Commission, and calls for broader statewide education and awareness efforts.
Impact
ACR 25 does not amend the California Codes or create enforceable legal rights or duties; as a concurrent resolution, it is primarily declaratory and commemorative. Its practical effect is to formally recognize February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and to encourage public education and awareness about teen dating violence across California. It may support outreach by schools, youth organizations, domestic violence prevention groups, and local governments, but it does not impose fiscal obligations or regulatory changes.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have broadly supportive, preventive, and awareness-oriented intent. The findings frame teen dating violence as a serious public health and safety issue affecting adolescents statewide, and the resolution is presented as a positive step toward education and prevention. There is no recorded committee testimony or vote history in the provided materials indicating opposition or controversy.
Contention
No notable contention is reflected in the available record. Because the measure is a resolution recognizing an awareness month rather than a substantive policy change, there is no evidence here of disagreement over legal mandates, funding, or enforcement. The only specific entities mentioned are community organizations and the San Francisco Youth Commission, which are described as partners in awareness efforts rather than sources of dispute.
A resolution to declare February 2026 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and February 10, 2026, as National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Day in the state of Michigan.