HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-124BOARD OF BUPEA1
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. 23 -124
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2023 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
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; 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 economic groups in the United States and here in California; and
WHEREAS, the marginalization of certain groups in society, including undocumented individuals, transgender
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, 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 important
work done by domestic violence programs, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2023 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 by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 10th day of October, 2022, by the following
AYES: Supervisor Connelly, Durfee, Ritter, Teeter and Chair Kimmelshue
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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Deputy
Tbd Kirlime hue, Chair
Butte Coun y Board of Supervisors