HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-017Resolution No. 12-017
Whereas, one in three adolescent girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal
abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds victimization rates for other types of violence affecting
youth; and
Whereas, youth who experience physical violence in a dating relationship are more likely to use drugs
and alcohol, attempt suicide and carry patterns of abuse into future relationships; and
Whereas, females between the ages 16 and 24 are more vulnerable to intimate partner violence than
any other age group, experiencing abuse at almost triple the national average; and
Whereas, only 33% of teens who are in an abusive relationship tell anyone; and 131 % of parents either
believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they do not know if it is; and
Whereas, by providing young people with education about healthy relationships and changing their
attitudes away from supporting violence to embracing mutual respect, we recognize that dating violence can be
prevented;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors recognizes February 2012 as
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Board urges all individuals to respond
to and work toward ending teen dating violence by supporting their communities' efforts to empower teens to
develop healthier relationships. The Board encourages the community to assist victims to find and access
needed resources, to develop a comprehensive response to dating violence, and to engage in discussions with
adult and youth community members to promote awareness and prevention of the quiet but heinous crime of
teen dating violence.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 14th day of February,
2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Yamaguchi and Chair Lambert
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
Steve Lambert, Chair of Board of Supervisors
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2Q12 AS
NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH