Honourable senators, as I stand here today, it is particularly painful to know that in spite of the shock, the revulsion, the widespread publicity and awareness that has flowed from this dreadful event, violence against women and children continues to grow in our country and around the world.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
Violence against women and children occurs.

Available options:
1). Yes.
2). It's impossible to say.
3). No.
1).