HomeMy WebLinkAbout10_2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Procla atton
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH"
OCTOBER 2023
WHEREAS, domestic violence is defined as abusive behavior in a personal
relationship that gives one member control and power over another
through physical, emotional, sexual, economic, or psychological
actions or threats; and
WHEREAS, during their lifetime, an estimated one in three women and one in
four men have been a victim of some form of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence in any community may exist as a hidden, silent,
and often unrecognized reality that is often not reported to
authorities; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to challenge the assumptions made about domestic
violence, become proactive in preventing domestic violence and hold
offenders accountable, and
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction, the Apache Junction Police Department,
A New Leaf and other agencies, organizations and state coalitions
across Arizona and the nation are committed to preventing domestic
violence by promoting prevention awareness campaigns, educating
the community and advocating for victim's rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chip Wilson, the Mayor of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2023 as
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH"
Signed and attested to this ?� day of—_0ekLz , 2023.
V/
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Walter"Chip" Wilson
Mayor
ATTEST:
fifer Pe a
City Clerk