HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-027NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH
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
WHEREA5, 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, 81% 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 the
attitudes that consider relationship abuse a norm, we recognize that dating violence can be prevented; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Butte County Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim
February 2013 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and urges educators,
parents, and lawmakers to work toward ending teen dating violence by supporting their communities' efforts
to empower teens to develop healthier relationships. The Board encourages community members to assist
victims in finding and accessing the 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
teen dating violence in their communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 26th day of February, 2013 by
the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Wahl, Kirk, Lambert, Teeter and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
ATTEST:
By: t
Paul ah hief A ministrative fficer and
Clerk of he Board of Supervisor
BILL CONNELLY, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
RECOGNITION OF FEBRUARY 2013 AS