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Title
RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 2026 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN GUILFORD COUNTY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Katie S. Cashion
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we reaffirm our dedication to creating a culture of safety and hope in our community where no one suffers the hurt and hardship caused by domestic violence. We recommit to doing everything in our power to uphold the basic human right to live free from violence and abuse and recognize our shared responsibility in ending this pervasive problem.
WHEREAS, domestic violence impacts women, men, and children of every age, background, and belief; and is rooted in a pattern of power and control; and
WHEREAS, physical marks and scars are often the most obvious signs of harm, however, the extent of the pain goes much deeper and can impact one’s mental, physical, and financial health; and
WHEREAS, the Guilford County Family Justice Center (FJC) is a beacon of light, coordinating essential services including advocacy, law enforcement, and social, medical, and legal services; and
WHEREAS, older adults are impacted at higher levels and it is essential that we participate and support innovative collaborations like the FJC’s Elder Justice Committee coordinated community response; and
WHEREAS, children are impacted by domestic violence, we provide a safe place for children to grow and heal through the FJC’s camping and mentoring program like Camp HOPE and have served over 600 children in 10 years; and
WHEREAS, in a community partnership, the FJC has successfully brought together 17 agencies in one place to provide victims with easier access to comprehensive resources. This diverse and unique partnership provides hope and healing to victims of abuse and works diligently to hold offenders accountable; and
WHEREAS, since the opening of the FJC in mid-June of 2015, over 113,000 residents have been served, and on average, an individual works with five different organizations when visiting the FJC for the first time; and
WHEREAS, by working together, getting involved, and through promoting awareness we can restore hope, stop the violence, and make our community safer for everyone; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
That it does hereby declare the month of October 2026, as “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH” and urges citizens to increase their awareness and education of this destructive force, which deeply affects many families in our State and local community each year, and to become part of the efforts to stop violence in families.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Receive a resolution declaring October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Guilford County.
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