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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, in just one day across the U.S., nearly 75,000 victims of domestic violence sought
services from domestic violence programs and shelters; and
WHEREAS, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in our country, including approximately 40% of women
and 30% of men in Washington, have experienced severe domestic violence from an intimate
partner in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence crimes comprised of nearly 50% of all crimes that occurred
against a person in Washington state and 20% of all homicides; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched nationwide in October 1987 as
a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues,
with much progress made to support victims and survivors, to hold abusers accountable, and
to create and update legislation to further these goals; and
WHEREAS, the impact of domestic violence is wide ranging, directly affecting individuals and
society as a whole, here in our community, throughout the United States and the world; and
WHEREAS, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, and discrimination based on physical
ability, nationality or other factors help to perpetuate domestic violence and make finding
safety even more difficult for some victims; and
WHEREAS, preventing domestic violence requires the collective voice of individuals, families,
and institutions, each which add a valuable and powerful component to transform our
communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mason Thompson, do hereby proclaim October as “Domestic Violence
Awareness Month” in the City of Bothell, and join with others across Washington and the
nation in supporting victims of domestic violence, as well as local programs, state coalitions,
national organizations and other agencies who are committed to increasing public
awareness and sending a clear message to abusers that domestic violence is not tolerated
in Bothell.
Signed this 4th day of October, 2022.
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Mason Thompson, Mayor
Mason Thompson (Oct 4, 2022 16:10 PDT)
Mason Thompson