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REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


BOARD MEETING DATE:  March  27, 2018
CATEGORY:  BOARD MATTERS-2.

SUBJECT:

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation

DEPARTMENT: Board Matters

Supervisorial District No. :  ALL

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Stephanie Bridgett, District Attorney (530) 245-6310

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Stephanie Bridgett, District Attorney

Vote Required?

Simple Majority Vote
General Fund Impact?

No General Fund Impact 

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a proclamation that designates April 2018 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Shasta County.

SUMMARY

Adopt a proclamation which will be presented to One Safe Place designating April 2018 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Shasta County. This proclamation is one of the activities sponsored by One Safe Place designated to highlight the needs and rights of victims of sexual assault.

DISCUSSION

Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month brings an opportunity to focus awareness on sexual violence and its prevention. The Board of Supervisors proclamation will show their support in recognizing sexual violence as a major public health issue and support the need for prevention and awareness efforts in Shasta County.

ALTERNATIVES

The alternative is not approving the proclamation in which case One Safe Place and the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office would not include the proclamation in the activities of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The County Administrative Office has reviewed the proclamation.

FINANCING

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

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateDescription
SAAM Proclamation 20183/20/2018SAAM Proclamation 2018