Item:
Title
Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month (10min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: October 28, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, the Board is requested to proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages, gender identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Victims of domestic violence embody tremendous strength and resilience and deserve community support as they reclaim their lives.
Durham County highlights vital programming to support domestic violence victims at the Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC). DCRC helps those whose lives are torn apart by domestic, sexual, and family violence and human trafficking. DCRC’s services are confidential, free, and in English and Spanish. DCRC provides educational workshops and professional training for service providers, law enforcement, hospitals, faith-based organizations, schools, civic groups, and other community members.
Durham County is committed to working with community partners that support appropriate and affirming resources to address and end domestic violence in our community.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Goal - Community Well-Being
Resource Persons: Nimasheena Burns, Vice Chair; Shana Carignan, Executive Director, Durham Crisis Response Center
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________