HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-137Resolution, No. 20-137
WHEREAS, although progress has been made toward preventing and ending domestic violence and providing
support to survivors and their families, important work remains to be done; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence programs in California provide essential, lifesaving services for survivors, their
children, and communities, there is still a need to provide education, awareness and understanding of domestic violence
and its causes. Approximately 40% of California women experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetimes;
and
WHEREAS, domestic violence affects people ofall genders, sexual orientations, ages radal�,ethnic, cultural, social,
religious, and economic groups in the United States and in California. The nooq8ima|ization of certain groups in society,
including undocumented individuals, tn*osgender individuals, and people living with disabilities, increases their
vulnerability to domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families in the United States; and
WHEREAS, COV|D'19 pandemic has led to additional barriers for survivors ofdomestic violence as they attempt
to find safety; and
WHEREAS, children exposed to domestic violence can experience long-term consequences including difficulty at
school, substance abuse, behavioral problems in adolescence, and serious adult health problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors in recognition of the imiportant
work done by domestic violence programs, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2020 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month and urge all residents to participate in the scheduled activities and programs sponsored by Catalyst
Domestic Violence Services towork towards building healthy relationships and eliminating intimate partner violence.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 13111 day of October, 2020, by the following
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Lucen\Ritter, Teeter, and Chair Lambert
WOES: None
ABSENT: Nome
ABSTAIN* None
Steve Lambeqfe air
Butte County Board VfSupervisors
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk ofthe Board ofSupervisors