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STAFF REPORT
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
CALIFORNIA
DATE: October 3, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
Agenda Item 3.1
SU B.ECT : Presentation of the Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician
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 and Prevention Month is recognized annually during the month of
October. October is significant because in October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness
Month was observed, which also marked 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.
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 I
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; 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 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 domestic violence victims 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 Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim October 2023 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 the scheduled activities and programs that
work towards the elimination of personal and institutional violence against women and children.
DATED: October 3, 2023
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Mayor Melissa Herna
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Vice Mayor Michael McCorriston
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