PROCLAMATION
Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2025
WHEREAS, NEWS, Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services is commemorating 44 years of service to survivors of domestic violence in Napa County, having opened the first confidential safe house on October 5th, 1981, and began providing safety to those escaping abuse; and WHEREAS, every year since 1989, the United States Congress has proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, renewing our Country’s commitment to standing against domestic violence and meeting the needs of survivors; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is about raising awareness and uplifting the needs, voices and experiences of survivors. This year’s national campaign of “With Survivors Always” calls on us to explore what it means to be in partnership with survivors toward safety, support, and solidarity; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is a public health concern that impacts the well-being and success of individual community members, as well as the community as a whole. In FY 2024/2025, NEWS assisted nearly 1,700 survivors who were experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault, and served 4 clients from the Town of Yountville, including children. The NEWS Help Line received 4 calls for assistance from Yountville residents. Clients from Yountville received emergency assistance and crisis intervention services including food, clothing and financial assistance; court advocacy and accompaniment, including help preparing and filing restraining orders; and support from our Domestic Violence Response Team for afterhours crisis response; and WHEREAS, by observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month we show that our community is committed to supporting survivors and working toward the prevention of domestic violence among future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that I, Margie Mohler, Mayor of the Town of Yountville, along with the Town Council, does hereby proclaim October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” in Napa County and encourage all residents of Yountville to honor domestic violence survivors and those who serve them during this month and throughout the year.
Margie Mohler, Mayor
Dated: October 7, 2025