HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2001
WHEREAS, domestic violence, once a secret kept among families, is now recognized as a
serious crime in our community, and
WHEREAS, domestic violence has severe consequences for survivors, their children and
families and impacts on the quality of life of the entire community; and
WHEREAS, stopping the cycle of this crime requires not only the resolve and courage of
survivors, but also support and involvement from all of us; and
WHEREAS, enhanced education, prevention and intervention help increase public
awareness of the severity and extent of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, violence in the home is a problem that affects every socioeconomic level in our
society, occurring in wealthy and disadvantage neighborhoods and involving the employed and
unemployed; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is generally learned and passed down from one generation
to another; and
WHEREAS, our society pays a high price for domestic violence through homelessness,
increased crime rates, drug and alcohol abuse, increased medical expenses and business
losses; and
WHEREAS, during the month of October, local, state and national domestic violence
agencies will sponsor events to help us focus public attention on the problem of domestic
violence;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners hereby proclaim
the month of October 2001, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We encourage all
residents to dedicate themselves to learning about reducing domestic violence and violence
against women in Orange County. We further encourage all citizens of our community to
support the domestic violence programs in their communities, including the Orange County
Commission for Woman, the Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County, the
Women's Center and the Rape Crisis Center.
This the 2nd day of October, 2001.
Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair
Orange County Board of County Commissioners