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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing the month of April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Solano County (Supervisor Thomson)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Solano County District Attorney's Office recommends that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing the month of April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
In 2003, President Bush signed Public Law No. 108-38 declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month is set aside each year to promote public awareness of sexual violence, including strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault, to let victims who have been sexually assaulted know that they are not alone and educate them about available services. Additionally, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to increase support for agencies that provide sexual assault services. The Department recognizes the need to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to encourage both the prevention of sexual assault and the prosecution of its perpetrators. In addition, it is appropriate to salute the more than 20 million victims who have survived sexual assault in the United States and the efforts of victims, their families, volunteers, and professionals who combat sexual assault. It is intended that all efforts to promote public awareness of sexual assault and the many dedicated individuals working to respond to sexual assault and to repair the lives of those affected, are honored by the adoption of this resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with this item are included within the Department's FY2016/17 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
SafeQuest Solano is one of 84 Rape Crisis Centers funded in part by California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). The purpose of CalOES's Rape Crisis Program is to reduce t...
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