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San Marcos proclaims April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and recognized services provided by the Hays Caldwell Women's Center, urging community involvement and pointing residents to local support resources.
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and called on San Marcos residents to recognize the importance of education and awareness in preventing sexual violence.
The proclamation cited statewide statistics and local service activity, stating that an estimated 6,300,000 Texans have experienced some form of sexual assault in their lifetime and that "2 in 5 women and 1 in 5 men in Texas have been sexually assaulted," language drawn from the proclamation text. The city noted that these crimes affect people of all ages, races and economic situations.
The proclamation highlighted local services: the Hays Caldwell Women's Center (HCWC) reported providing direct services to 667 adult victims of sexual assault in Hays and Caldwell counties last year. A representative from HCWC said the organization responded to two hospital calls the same day as the meeting and urged community members to learn more and get involved. The speaker directed listeners to stopthehurt.org for information and resources.
"The numbers are frightening, but I'm glad that y'all are there to help folks," Mayor Houston said, thanking HCWC staff and volunteers. The proclamation and remarks emphasized that prevention requires community involvement and that services are available to all victims regardless of gender or age.
No formal council action or legislative measures were recorded in connection with the proclamation; it recognized existing nonprofit victim services and encouraged public awareness and participation.
