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Senate proclaims 'Breaking the Silence' day for child abuse awareness; sponsor shares personal testimony
Summary
Sen. Alvarado Gill led adoption of SR 100, declaring April 16, 2026 as 'Breaking the Silence' day in California, stressing prevention, survivor support and mandated reporter training; the resolution passed unanimously.
The California State Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 100, authorizing April 16, 2026 as "Breaking the Silence" day to raise awareness of childhood abuse and support survivors.
Senator Alvarado Gill, the resolution's author, recounted her own experience as a survivor and urged expanded mandated reporter training, increased public understanding, and stronger survivor supports. She cited national statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Justice ("about 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys" and "more than 90 percent of victims know their abuser," respectively) to frame the public-health dimensions of abuse.
The sponsor thanked mandated reporters, teachers, medical professionals, social workers and the regional advocacy group RAIN, and provided the national sexual assault hotline number quoted on the floor: 1-800-656-4673. Senator Choi and others spoke in support; the resolution passed on a voice and recorded roll call with unanimous adoption announced.
The resolution is ceremonial but emphasizes prevention, survivor services and public education efforts across the state.
