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Domestics Month
WHEREAS, Domestic violence is a serious crime that affects one in four women and one in seven men
during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Domestic violence is widespread and has a devastating impact on survivors, children,
families and our community; and
WHEREAS, Domestic violence dues not discriminate and crosses all economic, racial, gender,
educational, religious and societal barriers; and is sustained by indifference; and
WHEREAS, Ending the cycle of this vicious crime requires the courage of survivors and the support of
the larger community; and
WHEREAS, Education, prevention and intervention efforts to end the cycle of domestic violence are
imperative to not only protect survivors but also to increase public awareness of the
severity and extent of domestic violence.
Now therefore, /, Jessica Rossman, Mayor of Medina, Washington, and on behalf of its County Council
do hereby proclaim the month of October 2022 as
DOMESTIC I .EN E ACTION MONTH
in Medina. I urge all citizens to spear out against domestic violence and support efforts to prevent and
end domestic abuse in our communities and increase public awareness of, and action on, this issue.
Ending violence in the home is a national imperative that requires vigilance and dedication from every
sector of our society. We must continue to stand alongside advocates, service providers, law enforcement
and our criminal justice system as they hold offenders accountable and provide care and support to
survivors. But our efforts must extend beyond the criminal justice system to include housing and economic
advocacy for survivors. We must work with young people to stop violence before it starts. We must also
reach out to friends and loved ones who have suffered from domestic violence, and we must tell them
they are not alone. We encourage survivors, their loved ones, and concerned citizens to learn more by
visiting the Washington State Department of Health website at https://doh.wa.gov/.
This October, let us honor DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION MONTH by promoting peace in our own families,
homes and communities; Let us renews our commitment to end domestic violence and its brutal and
destructive effects- in every city, every town, and every corner of America.