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IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2006/676
OCTOBER 2006 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Whereas, Domestic violence doesn't discriminate—anyone can be a victim; and
Whereas, Domestic violence is widespread, crossing all ethnic, racial, age, national origin, sexual
orientation, religious and socio-economic lines;and
Whereas, Over 3 million children are exposed to family violence each year, and growing up in a violent
home is a significant factor Tor.youmvioleiace,
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Whereas,Violence learned in the home is acted out in our schools and`^commumties,impacting the safety
and health of the-entire community; and
Whereas,Residents of Contra:Costa Countyshould feel safe iri their homes; schools; and community; and
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Whereas STAND Aainst Do
g Domestic Violence provides domed w, violence seivices tWfamilies and .
individuals_iii Contra Costa County,serving over 1"5,000chents-annuahy;ands
Whereas,STAND!-Against Domestic Violence is a multi-service agency pro dig a 24 hour crisis line,
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emergency and transidonalrshelter,legal advocacy, children and teen programs, co=- sehng, support
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g>oups, einploy"nent training, batterex's treatifi tt r gram;and educattonal pxeve on programs;
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Whereas, STANDS Against Domestic Violence works to raise awareness througheducattoii, so individuals
willbecotu
e advocates;and mill take-action to endu3olence iri theiteonunuriities ;
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THEREFORE,The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby proclairn"6ctober 2006 as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and'urges all citizensaactivelyparttcipate in the efforts to
end violence in our homes, schools, and communities
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JOHN IOTA
Chair
District I Supervisor
GAL 1�1I KEMA N. PIEPHO
District II Supervisor District III Supervis
VA,RK DeSAULNIER FEDE D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown:
ATTESTED: OCTOBER 24,2006
JOHN CULLE�LI�Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
Admitnstra r �-
y \ Deputy
Introduced by St pen,,zsor Gioia, District I