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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Solano County (Supervisor Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Vasquez requests the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the “Day of Unity” in October 1981 and was conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end domestic violence. The Day of Unity soon became a weeklong observance and in 1987, the first Domestic Violence Month was observed. In 1989, the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Such legislation has passed every year since. At the local level, just as at the national level, Solano County also observes the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing this agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the District 4 FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to approve this resolution, however, that is not recommended as this is an opportunity to raise awareness of an issue that impacts the community. In addition, this presentation is a time to provide support to victims of abuse as well as inform Solano County residents of the resources available to victims of violence and their families.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Solano Family Justice Center; Solano County District Attorney’s Office
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION