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ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: March 17, 2009 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4 - d <br /> SUBJECT: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT (S): <br /> Proclamation INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Donna Baker, 245-2130 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month <br /> in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange County Rape Crisis Center, a non-profit, volunteer agency which <br /> has been serving this community since 1974, is working with others in the community to stop <br /> sexual violence and its impact through support, education and advocacy. Sexual assault is the <br /> most costly crime to its victims considering factors such as medical cost, lost earnings, pain, <br /> suffering and lost quality of life. The Orange County Rape Crisis Center assisted 377 survivors <br /> of sexual violence and their family members, friends and loved ones during 2008. <br /> The coordination of the Orange County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is bringing <br /> together members of law enforcement, the medical community, the legal system and other <br /> community advocates to improve services for survivors of sexual assault who come forward. <br /> The Board of Commissioners is asked to proclaim April 2009 as "Sexual Assault Awareness <br /> Month in Orange County" to encourage all residents to speak out against sexual assault and to <br /> support their local communities' efforts to provide services to victims of these appalling crimes. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: None <br /> RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the proclamation <br /> designating April as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Orange County" and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign. <br />