Proclamation - City Council - 9/28/2021 - October Domestic Violence Awarness Month pl TFtr.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Domestic violence is defined as abusive behavior in a personal relationship that
gives one member control and power over another through physical, emotional,
sexual, economic or psychological actions or threats; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, there were approximately 5,529 calls for service related to domestic
abuse, sexual assault and child abuse in Ada County; and
WHEREAS, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience contact sexual violence,physical
violence and/or staking by an intimate partner during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, A range of services and programs exist throughout the Treasure Valley providing
safety, healing and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault including
forensic exams and medical care, secure shelters, court advocacy, counseling,
childcare, as well as case management; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Eagle is an important partner with the Women's and Children's
Alliance and Faces of Hope to provide a safety net of crisis services and create a
community where individuals thrive in safe, healthy relationships.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jason Pierce, Mayor of the City of Eagle, Idaho do hereby join
national and local officials in proclaiming October as
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Eagle.
DATED this day of September 2021.
Signed
Jason Pierce, Mayor