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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 1, 2014 Action Agenda Item No. 4-b SUBJECT: Sexual Assault Awareness Month DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT (S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation Donna Baker, 245-2130 Shamecca Bryant, Executive Director, Orange County Rape Crisis Center, (919) 968-4647 PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Orange County. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Rape Crisis Center, a non-profit, volunteer agency which has been serving the community since 1974 is working with others in the community to stop sexual violence and its impact through support, education and advocacy. Sexual assault is the most costly crime to its victims considering factors such as medical cost, lost earnings, pain, suffering and lost quality of life. The Orange County Rape Crisis Center assisted over 600 survivors of sexual violence, their loved ones, and community professionals during 2013. The coordination of the Orange County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is bringing together members of law enforcement, the medical community, the legal system and other community advocates to improve services for survivors of sexual assault who come forward. The Board of Commissioners is asked to proclaim April 2014 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Orange County, to encourage all residents to speak out against sexual assault, and to support their local communities' efforts to provide services to victims of these appalling crimes. The Board has approved similar resolutions in prior years. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the proclamation. RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation designating April as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign.