HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-212 RESOLUTION NO. 25-212
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Domestic violence is a serious, widespread issue that affects individuals in
every community regardless of age, race, income, or education level, and leaves a lasting
impact on survivors, families, and communities.
2. More than one in three women and one in four men in the United States have
experienced physical violence, threats, or abuse from an intimate partner during their
lifetimes.
3. The effects of domestic violence extend beyond the immediate harm caused
to survivors, impacting children, workplaces, health systems, and entire communities.
4. Safety. Support. Solidarity. is the theme for Domestic Violence Awareness
Month 2025, uniting communities nationwide and here on the Treasure Coast in standing
#WithSurvivors.
5. SafeSpace is the only certified domestic violence center serving Martin, St.
Lucie, and Indian River counties, providing lifesaving services such as 24/7 shelter, a
confidential hotline, legal advocacy, children's programs, and financial empowerment to
help survivors achieve safety and stability.
6. It is vital to recognize the importance of SafeSpace's work and to encourage
community members, employers, faith leaders, and civic organizations to take action by
raising awareness, learning the signs of abuse, and offering compassionate support to
survivors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida that this Board does hereby proclaim the month of October 2025 as
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and encourages all
residents to join SafeSpace in supporting survivors, honoring their courage, and committing
to end domestic violence.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY C MMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ST. L IE COUNTY, F ID
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