Dated: September 27, 2023
RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND
PREVENTION MONTH IN OCTOBER
WHEREAS, domestic violence or intimate partner violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship; and
WHEREAS, we continue to work towards ending domestic violence by leading, mobilizing, and raising our voices to support efforts that demand change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, racism, sexism, and classism; and WHEREAS, one in four women and one in nine men will experience domestic violence at least once in their lifetime; 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, sexuality, religion, education level, race, age, and economic status; 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 persons deserve access to high quality preventative community health programs with the goal of ending domestic violence, ensuring the right to a healthy relationship.
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 2023 as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. ________________________________
Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember