Dated: October 12, 2022
RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND
PREVENTION MONTH IN OCTOBER
WHEREAS, while our nation has made significant progress in addressing domestic violence by responding to the stories and leadership of courageous survivors, as well as through advocacy and legislative action, domestic violence nonetheless remains all too common in America; and
WHEREAS, as we continue the essential work of ending domestic violence, we can all help build a culture where abuse is not tolerated and where survivors are heard, supported, and protected; and
WHEREAS, approximately 40 percent of California women experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, whereas women 18-24 years of age are significantly more likely to be survivors of physical intimate partner violence than women in other age groups; and WHEREAS, domestic violence affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, racial, ethnic, cultural, social, religious, and economic groups in the United States and here in California; and
WHEREAS, the marginalization of certain groups in society, including undocumented individuals, transgender individuals, and people living with disabilities, increases their vulnerability to domestic violence; and WHEREAS, all communities deserve access to culturally responsive prevention programs and initiatives to improve overall community health and safety by challenging the societal norms that perpetuate violence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of South San Francisco does hereby recognize the vital role that all Californians can play in preventing and one day ending domestic violence and recognizes October 2022 as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. ________________________________
Mark Nagales, Mayor
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember