HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.3 Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month ProclamationAgenda Item 3.3
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Each October, communities across the nation observe Domestic Violence Awareness and
Prevention Month to honor survivors, remember those lost to domestic violence, and raise
awareness of the resources available to those affected. The observance dates to October
1987, when the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was held and the first national toll -
free domestic violence hotline was introduced. In 1989, the U.S. Congress officially designated
October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and similar legislation has passed
every year since. By presenting this proclamation, the City affirms its commitment to
supporting survivors and fostering a community free from domestic violence.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE
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 appropriate victims’
services organizations in the Tri-Valley, 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 2026 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 w ell as to actively participate in the scheduled activities and
programs that work toward the elimination of personal and institutional violence against all people.
DATED: October 6, 2026
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