HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-021RESOLUTION REC06NIZING FEBRUARY 2020 AS
WHEREAS, teen dating violence, also known asdating abuse, is sedoumamd growing problem throughout
California. Teem dating violence intervention and prevention programs can help to ensure a positive school climate and
safe learning environment for all youth; and education and outreach programs to community members address warning
signs ofteen dating violence among youth, beforebehaviors escalate, and protect the safety mftargeted youth; and
WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 adolescents report verbal,
emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year; and I in 9 female teens and I in13male teens reported experiencing
pbysica|violence imthe last year; and
WHEREAS, 43% ofbGBTteens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29% of heterosexual
youth; and
WHEREAS, survivors of teen dating violence have increased risk for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, suicide,
having eating disorders, and engaging in other harmful behaviors such as use of alcohol�, tobacco, and other drugs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes February 2020 as
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and urge all lawmakers, educators and parents towork
toward ending teem dating violence by supporting their communities' efforts to empower teens to develop healthier
relationships,
BE0[FURTHER RESOLVED the Butte County Board of Supervisors encourages community leaders to assist victims
in finding and accessing the resources to develop a conlpfehensive 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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED bvthe Butte County Board ofSupervisors this 11=day ofFebruary, 2Q20,bwthe following
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Luoam,Ritter, Teeter, and Chair Lambert
NOES: Nome
ABSENT: Nome
RECUSALS: None
ATTEST
S�had McCracken, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk ofthe Board ufSupervisors
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Steve Lambe
Butte Countgooard of Supervisors