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ORANGE COUNTY 1 <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: April 20, 2021 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-b <br /> SUBJECT: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT (S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Laura Jensen, 245-2130 <br /> Rachel Valentine, Rape Crisis Center, 919- <br /> 968-4647 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation recognizing April 2021 as Sexual Assault Awareness <br /> Month in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange County Rape Crisis Center, a non-profit, volunteer agency which <br /> has been serving the community since 1974 is working with others in the community to stop <br /> sexual violence and its impact through support, education and advocacy. Rape is the most <br /> costly crime to its victims considering factors such as medical cost, lost earnings, pain, suffering <br /> and lost quality of life. The Orange County Rape Crisis Center assisted over 600 survivors of <br /> sexual violence, their loved ones, and community professionals during 2020. <br /> The coordination of the Orange County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Response <br /> Committee is bringing together members of law enforcement, the medical community, the legal <br /> system and other community advocates to improve services for survivors of sexual assault who <br /> come forward. <br /> The Board of Commissioners is asked to proclaim April 2021 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 /> The Board has approved similar resolutions in prior years. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the <br /> proclamation. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the <br /> proclamation designating April 2021 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Orange County <br /> and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br />