REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  October  3, 2017
CATEGORY:  BOARD MATTERS-3.

SUBJECT:

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

Supervisorial District No. :  ALL

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Stephanie Bridgett, District Attorney (530) 245-6300

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Stephanie Bridgett, District Attorney

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a proclamation which designates October 2017 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Shasta County.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

The proposed proclamation will be presented to the Shasta County District Attorney's Office and One Safe Place and will designate October 2017 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Shasta County.  The proclamation is one of the activities sponsored by both agencies to highlight the needs and rights of victims of domestic violence.   

Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings an opportunity to focus awareness on victims of this crime and its prevention.  The Board of Supervisors' proclamation will show their support in recognizing domestic violence as a major public safety issue and support the need for prevention and awareness efforts in Shasta County.

ALTERNATIVES

The alternative is not approving the proclamation in which case, the proclamation would not be included in the activities of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

One Safe Place partnered with the District Attorney's Office in support of this proclamation.

FINANCING

There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this proclamation.