Dated: September 25, 2024
DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2024 AS DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, more than one in three women and one in four men and one in two transgender individuals experience some form of physical or sexual violence and/or stalking by their intimate partner in their lifetime; 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, there were 8,275 requests for service through Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA)’s 24-hour crisis hotline and law enforcement referrals last year, and 2,378 adults and teens received community education on healthy relationships and the impact of intimate partner abuse; and WHEREAS, in San Mateo County, 94 adults and children were provided emergency shelter, and 76 households were provided longer term rental assistance to escape their abusers last year; and
WHEREAS, 485 adults and children received therapy to help them with domestic violence-related trauma, and CORA fielded 1,925 requests for legal assistance; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco recognizes the critical need for services in order to support our residents, and thanks CORA and other groups for their essential programs; and
WHEREAS, intimate partner violence continues to be among the most underreported crimes and the City of South San Francisco is committed to eliminating all forms of intimate partner abuse, as everyone deserves 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 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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James Coleman, Mayor
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Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember