OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER WANG
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2025 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a pervasive public health and safety issue that affects individuals and families of all backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, nearly 1 in 3 women and approximately 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland receives thousands of reports of domestic violence offenses each year, including hundreds involving weapons; and
WHEREAS, Oakland-based organizations such as the Family Violence Law Center, A Safe Place, and the Alameda County Family Justice Center provide critical services including shelter, legal assistance, crisis counseling, and prevention education to survivors of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, community partnerships between local law enforcement agencies, health providers, schools, and nonprofit organizations are essential to breaking the cycle of abuse, supporting survivors, and holding perpetrators accountable; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the safety and dignity of all residents, supporting survivor services, and working toward a future free of violence in homes and relationships;
RESOLVED: That the Oakland City Council hereby declares October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Oakland, and encourages all residents, city departments, and community organizations to participate in activities that promote awareness, prevention, and support for survivors of domestic violence.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California