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„ Resolution No. 17-027
(RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2017 AS NATIONAL
TEENDATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,one in three adolescents in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional,
sexual, or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds victimization rates for
other types of violence affecting youth; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the number of youth seeking services at Catalyst Domestic Violence
Services as either victims of dating violence or as children of victims of dating violence exceeded
130 individuals; and
WHEREAS, women and girls between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rates
of intimate partner violence—almost three times the national average; and
WHEREAS,youth who experience violence in a dating relationship are at an increased risk
of substance abuse, depression, poor academic performance, teen pregnancy, suicide, eating
disorders, and carrying patterns of abuse into future relationships; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to raise community awareness and to provide training for
teachers, counselors, and school staff so that they may recognize when youth are exhibiting signs
of dating violence, incluiding extreme jealousy, constant monitoring, and controlling behavior.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby
proclaim February 2017 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month and
urge all citizens to support efforts in their schools, community groups, and families to empower
young people in learning skills to have safe and healthy relationships. Community leaders are
encouraged to assist those experiencing abuse in finding and accessing information and support
services, to engage in activities that prevent and respond to dating violence, to prioritize healthy
relationships, and to engage in discussions with community members of all ages about dating
violence prevention in their communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 28th day of
February, 2017. by the following vote;
AXES: Supervisors Wahl, Kirk, Lambert, Teeter, and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None k
NOT VOTING: None
BILL CONNELLX, Chai -----
Butte County Board of Supervisors