Proclamation
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 2026
Whereas, October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and although progress has been made toward preventing and ending domestic violence and providing support to survivors and their families, important work remains to be done. Domestic violence programs in California provide essential, lifesaving services for survivors, their children, and communities; and Whereas, there is a need to provide education, awareness and understanding of domestic violence and its causes. Approximately 40% of California women experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Women 18-24 years of age are significantly more likely to be survivors of physical intimate partner violence than women in other age groups. Domestic violence affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, racial, ethnic, cultural, social, religious, and economic groups in the United States and California; and Whereas, children exposed to domestic violence can experience long-term consequences including difficulty at school, substance abuse, behavioral problems in adolescence, and serious adult health problems; and Whereas, all survivors deserve access to culturally responsive programs and services to increase their safety and self-sufficiency; and Whereas, in 2026, PREVAIL celebrates 50 years of hope, healing, and advocacy while honoring the founders, survivors, advocates, volunteers, donors, and community partners who made this enduring work possible. PREVAIL’s 50-Year Celebration Gala, “Elevating Voices,” will recognize survivor resilience and unite the community in carrying forward the vision that began five decades ago. The theme “Elevating Voices” reminds us that survivors must be heard, believed, supported, and included in the work of building safer families and stronger communities; and Now, Therefore, I, Gary Singh, Mayor of the City of Manteca, on behalf of City Council, do recognize the Month of October 2026, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of the important work done by domestic violence programs and victims’ service providers, I encourage all residents to recognize the signs of domestic violence, support survivors, promote healthy relationships, and help create a community where every person can live free from abuse.
DATE: October 6, 2026
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Mayor Gary Singh
Mayor Singh • Vice Mayor Lackey • Councilmember Breitenbucher • Councilmember Halford • Councilmember Morowit