HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item - 2024-10-15 - Number 07.2 - Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month 7.2
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Proclamation
• GREGG Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious crime in Lake Oswego that affects people of all races,
ages, gender, and income levels; and
WHEREAS, family is the foundation of a safe and healthy community and it is the goal of Lake
Oswego for our communities to be safe; and
WHEREAS, more than 16 million people in the U.S. suffer from domestic violence abuse per year
in the United States; and
WHEREAS, every minute 32 people experience domestic violence in the United States; and
WHEREAS, 31% of families involved with the Department of Human Services Child Welfare
department had domestic violence as a component of their case in 2022; and
WHEREAS, 1,158 victims of domestic violence requested a protection order in Clackamas County
in 2023;
WHEREAS, 764 victims accessed wrap-around services for the first time at A Safe Place Family
Justice Center, for a total of 2,444 visits in 2023; and
WHEREAS, victims should have help to find the compassion, comfort, and healing they need,
and abusers should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law; and
WHEREAS, only a coordinated community effort will put a stop to this serious crime; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity for people to
learn more about preventing domestic violence and to show support for the numerous
organizations and individuals who provide critical advocacy, services and assistance to victims;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED,that I,Joseph M. Buck, Mayor of the City of Lake Oswego,
declare October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We encourage all residents of
Lake Oswego to join in this observance and to learn more about what they can do to help end
domestic violence both individually and collectively.
Joseph M. Buck, Mayor
October 15, 2024
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