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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: October 1, 2024 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-b <br /> SUBJECT: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Manager <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Bridget McEnaney, Compass Center, <br /> 919-968-4610 <br /> Gentry Hodnett, Compass Center, 919- <br /> 968-4610 <br /> Travis Myren, 919-245-2306 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence <br /> Awareness Month in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors used by someone to maintain <br /> power and control in an intimate or family relationship. <br /> In 1989, the U.S. Congress first passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as <br /> National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and has adopted similar legislation each year <br /> thereafter. The goal has been to educate and make the public aware of domestic violence issues, <br /> support the victims of domestic violence, and to connect advocates across the nation who are <br /> working to end domestic violence. <br /> The Board of Commissioners is asked to proclaim October 2024 as "Domestic Violence <br /> Awareness Month" in Orange County to support victims of domestic violence, to educate <br /> residents, and support those working to end domestic violence. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the <br /> proclamation. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 6. Provide sustainable, equitable, and high-quality community safety and <br /> emergency services to meet the community's evolving needs. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the proclamation designating October 2024 as "Domestic Violence Awareness <br /> Month" in Orange County. <br />