Agenda - 10-01-2024; 4-b - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 1, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 4-b SUBJECT: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation DEPARTMENT: County Manager ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation Bridget McEnaney, Compass Center, 919-968-4610 Gentry Hodnett, Compass Center, 919- 968-4610 Travis Myren, 919-245-2306 PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Orange County. BACKGROUND: Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors used by someone to maintain power and control in an intimate or family relationship. 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 2024 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. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE 6. Provide sustainable, equitable, and high-quality community safety and emergency services to meet the community's evolving needs. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation designating October 2024 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Orange County.