HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.2 Elder Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 3.2
DATE: June 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Elder Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Elder Abuse Awareness Month proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Since 2006, June has been declared World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and June 15th is
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The National Council on Aging estimates that 5 million
Americans over the age of 60 are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. More than
half of reported cases of elder abuse are carried out by a family member, typically an adult
child or spouse. Research has shown that elderly abuse, neglect, violence, and exploitation is
one of the biggest issues facing senior citizens around the world. This proclamation brings
awareness to the issue of elder abuse and supports efforts to end it.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Elder Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Elder Abuse Awareness Month”
WHEREAS, although the elder population is the largest growing segment in the country, elder abuse is one of the most under -reported crimes in the United
States, and it is estimated that only one in 14 cases comes to the attention of Adult Protective Services and/or law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, victims of elder abuse include men and women of diverse educational, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds who have been victimized by
strangers and/or by persons they know who may occupy a position of trust; and
WHEREAS, in many parts of the world, elder abuse occurs with little recognition or response; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Senior Center provides a comprehensive array of services, including social and recreational programs, to meet the needs of the elder
population, thereby enhancing their quality of life and helping them to remain active, healthy, and independent; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office’s Elder Protection Unit and Victim Witness Division, in collaboration with the Alameda County
Social Services Agency – Adult Protective Services and Ombudsman Services of Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties, provides a network of services to
elders who are in danger of becoming, or who have become, victims of abuse. These services include holding community workshops to promote crime prevention
awareness resources, working with Dublin Police Services and other professionals, and prosecuting cases of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes that the awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and importance of providing resources to
combat such cases will help keep our elders and community safer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim June 2025 as “Elder Abuse Awareness Month” in
the City of Dublin, in recognition of elders being valuable members of our city and having the right to live safely and securely in our community.
DATED: June 3, 2025
Mayor Sherry Hu Vice Mayor Kashef Qaadri
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Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember John Morada
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