HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Presentation of the Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month ProclamationSTAFF REPORT
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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.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation
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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
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