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/r' ;'r ;✓ Resolution No. 18-058
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2018 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH,AND APRIL 25,2018 AS DENIM DAY IN BUTTE COUNTY
WHEREAS,the month of April is National Sexual Assault Awareness (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month,
which calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and 'impacts every person in the community; and
WHEREAS,the goal of SAAM/CAP is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how
to prevent it; and
WHEREAS, rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment harm our commuinity, and statistics show one in five women
and one in 67 men will be raped at some point in their lives; and
WHEREAS, child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality that one in six boys and one in four
girls will experience sexual assault before age 18;and
WHEREAS, on campus, one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted during their time in college; and
WHEREAS, the theme of this year's SAAM/CAP campaign is "Embrace Your Voice". The campaign informs individuals
on haw they can use their words to stop sexual violence before it happens by promoting safety, respect,and equality; and
WHEREAS, our words shape the world around us. Whether you speak out against locker room talk or help someone
better understand these issues,your voice is powerful and necessary in this conversation; and
WHEREAS, individuals can embrace their voices to show their support for survivors, stand up to victim blaming, shut.
down rape jokes, correct harmful misconceptions, promote everyday consent, and practice healthy communication with kids;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent
sexual violence. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness (SRAM) and Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month and each day of
the year is an opportunity to create change for the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors join Rape Crisis Intervention &
Prevention advocates,and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence,and herby proclaim April
2018. as Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month, and April 25, 2018, as Denim Day in California,
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 107x"day of April, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES:Supervisors Connelly,Wahl, Kirk,Teeter, and Chair Lambert IL2
NOES: None 4 LZ�
ABSENT: None Steve Lambert hair
NOT VOTING: None Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Shari McCracken, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
and C rk f the Board of Sup isors
By: M (Deputy)