HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-017NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH
February 2014
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, 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 normalize relationship abuse, we recognize that dating violence can be prevented;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Butte County Board of Supervisors do hereby
recognize February 2014 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Board urges
all individuals to work toward ending teen dating violence by supporting their communities' efforts to empower
teens to develop healthier relationships; to assist victims in finding and accessing 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte this 11 th day of
February 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Lambert, and Chair Teeter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
ATT
Doug Teeter, Cl4air
Butte County Board of Supervisors
I Clerk of the Board of Supervisors