PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2026
PRESENTED TO THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
WHEREAS, the month of October is annually recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to recognize the progress and the important work that remains to be done toward preventing and ending domestic violence and providing support to survivors and their families; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is not confined to any group or groups of people, but crosses all economic, racial, gender, educational, religious, and societal barriers; and WHEREAS, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual’ s privacy, dignity, security and humanity due to the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic control and/ or abuse; and
WHEREAS, the impact of domestic violence is wide-ranging, directly affects men, women, children, and society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Family Justice Center is dedicated to serving families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking by creating a community that is compassionate, respectful, and inclusive, where they can receive support as they navigate their healing journey; and WHEREAS, the Family Justice Center continues to work towards their vision of a community free from violence and fear by being a trusted resource for justice, hope, healing and empowerment; now, therefore, it be
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby proclaim October 2026 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urges all citizens to actively participate in the efforts to end violence in our homes, in our schools, and in our communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands this 6th day of October 2026.
NEWELL ARNERICH, MAYOR
ROBERT STORER, VICE MAYOR MARK BELOTZ, COUNCILMEMBER
KAREN G. STEPPER, COUNCILMEMBER RENEE S. MORGAN, COUNCILMEMBER