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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Presentation of the Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month ProclamationSTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 3.1 DATE: October 7, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT: Presentation of the Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will present the Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the proclamation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been recognized annually since October 1987, with the introduction of the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline. In 1989 the U.S. Congress designated October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and such legislation has passed every year since, promoting awareness of resources and encouraging people to work towards the elimination of personal and institutional violence. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. 6 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1) Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation 7 Attachment 1 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month” WHEREAS, one in every three women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime; one in every four women will experience sexual assault in her lifetime; one in six men have had abusive or unwanted sexual experiences in their lifetime; and approximately 15.5 million children are exposed to domestic violence every year; and WHEREAS, the problem of domestic violence is not confined to any group or groups of people, but crosses all economic, racial, gender, educational, religious, and societal barriers, and is sustained by societal indifference; and WHEREAS, victims of domestic violence should have access to medical and legal services, counseling, transitional housing, and other supportive services so that they can escape the cycle of abuse; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin encourages victims of domestic violence and their families to seek assistance from Rewire Community, Tri-Valley Haven, and other appropriate victims’ services organizations, and recognizes the compassion and dedication of the individuals who provide services to victims of domestic violence; and WHEREAS, local programs, state coalitions, national organizations, and other agencies nationwide are committed to increasing public awareness of domestic violence and its prevalence, and to eliminating it through prevention and education. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month” in the City of Dublin and encourages the community to be cognizant of the important work done by domestic violence programs and victims’ service providers, as well as actively participate in scheduled activities and programs that work towards the elimination of personal and institutional violence. DATED: October 7, 2025 8