Agenda - 10-06-20; 4-a - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 6, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 4-a SUBJECT: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation DEPARTMENT: County Manager ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation Bonnie Hammersley, 919-245-2306 PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Orange County. BACKGROUND: Domestic Violence is a pattern of control in an intimate relationship where one person uses coercion and violence to gain power and control over a partner. In 1989, the U.S. Congress first passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and has adopted similar legislation each year thereafter. The goal has been to educate and make the public aware of domestic violence issues, support the victims of domestic violence, and to connect advocates across the nation who are working to end domestic violence. The Board of Commissioners is asked to proclaim October 2020 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Orange County to support victims of domestic violence, to educate residents, and support those working to end domestic violence. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the proclamation. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no environmental impact associated with consideration of the proclamation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation designating October 2020 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Orange County.