Good morning, welcome to the first roundtable for the Bipartisan Task force to end Sexual Violence. I would like to welcome you all to our Exceptional Panel of witnesses and the members of the task force who have joined us here this morning. Thank you all for being here. This promises to be an insightful conversation on a number of issues affecting people across our country. We announced the formation of the task force to end Sexual Violence. Also, assault awareness month. We are educating ourselves and our peers on the challenges our nation faces and the ways we, as representatives, can help combat Sexual Violence in its many forms. My colleagues have their own reasons for being here. For me, i want to be involved , because i saw this problem firsthand in my 25 years as a prosecuting attorney. A Sexual Assault kit is a tool used to collect evidence from a survivor after an assault. These examinations are completed by a medical professional, ideally a specifically trained Sexual Assaul
Experts and local law enforcement are working to raise awareness on the topic sexual assault this month and they want you to know some of the warning signs, and what resources are available to help you or a loved one.