HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-147RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2022 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, although progress has been made toward preventing and ending domestic vio,lence 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; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to provide education, awareness and understanding of domestic violence and its
causes; and
WHEREAS, approximately 40% of California women experience physical intimate partner violence in their
lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, racial, ethnic, cultural,
social, religious, and ecmnomic groups in the U,nited States and here in California; and
WHEREAS, the marginalization of certain groups in society, including undocumented individuals, transgender
individuals, and people living with W|sahiUties, increases their vulnerability to domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families in the United States;
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|T RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board ofSupervisors inrecognition ofthe important
work done by domestic violence programs, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2022 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month and urge all citizens to participate in the, scheduled activities and programs sponsored by Catalyst
Domestic Violence Services to work towards building healthy relationships and eliminating intimate partner violence.
vote:
PASSED AND ADOPTED bvthe Butte County Board ofSupervisors this 21m day ofOctober, 2OlZ,bvthe following
AYES: Supervisors, Locen\Ritter, Kirnnnelshue,Teeter and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
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Bill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors