TO: Mayor Collins and Town Council Members
FROM: Kevin Burke, Town Manager
Peter Wingert, Chief of Police
DATE: October 12, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Staff Contact Peter Wingert 480 948-7410
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AGENDA TITLE:
Title
Acceptance of Governor's Office of Highway Safety grants.
Body
Town Value(s):
☐ Primarily one-acre, residential community
☐ Limited government
☒ Creating a sense of community
☐ Partnerships with existing schools and resorts to enhance recreational opportunities
☐ Improving aesthetics/creating a brand
☐ Preserving natural open space
Safety is paramount to creating a feeling of community within Paradise Valley. Being aware of threats is a way to maintain personal safety. Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings a spotlight to a topic which is generally not discussed. Studies estimate that only half of incidents are reported. Bringing social awareness to the topic provides conversation, which supports the victim and can increase the reporting to law enforcement.
Council Goals or Statutory Requirements:
Agenda Item Relates to Mission/Vision:
• Provides high quality public services to a community which values limited government.
Strategic Initiative:
• Continuously provide high quality public safety services for Town residents and visitors.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Proclaim October 2017 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Background
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
October 2017 is the 30th anniversary of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). First observed in October 1987, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is focused on three key themes:
• Mourning those who have died because of domestic violence
• Celebrating those who have survived
• Connecting those who work to end violence
Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981, conceived of by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to connect advocates across the country. The Day of Unity is still celebrated on the first Monday of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
-Adapted from the 1996 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Manual of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
There is no budgetary impact to proclaiming October 2017 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proclamation Domestic Violence Awareness Month