Item:
Title
Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025 (5min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: October 13, 2025
Request For Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The purpose of this proclamation is to recognize October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Durham County and to acknowledge the leadership of Shining Light In Darkness, a survivor-led nonprofit guided by a husband-and-wife team whose dedication has strengthened awareness and response to domestic violence in our community. This proclamation affirms the importance of bringing attention not only during the month of October but throughout the year, reminding us that education, prevention, and community action must remain constant priorities. Together, we affirm that every survivor deserves to be seen, heard, and valued, and that Durham County stands committed to building a future free from violence.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal -
Resource Persons: Edward Dudley, Co-Founder/Executive Director of Shining Lights in Darkness
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________