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Adopt and present a resolution proclaiming June as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month and as Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Awareness Month and June 15, 2018 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Solano County (Supervisor Spering)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution proclaiming June as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month and as Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Awareness Month and June 15, 2018 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was created in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. In 2004, California established Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month and in June 2015, California began recognition of Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Awareness Month. These observances acknowledge the significance of elder, dependent adult and vulnerable adult abuse as public health and human rights issues. The commemoration is meant to give communities around the world a platform for raising awareness of abuse and renewing a commitment to address the issue.
FINANCING:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the Department's FY2017/18 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2017/18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was first established on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Observance of the day also aligns with the United Nations International Plan of Action, which acknowledges the significance of elder abuse as public health and human rights issues. June ...
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