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Proclamation in Recognition of October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Whereas, violence against women and children continues to become more prevalent as a social problem due to the imbalance of power due to gender and age; and
Whereas, the problems of domestic violence are not confined to any group or groups of people but cross all economic, racial, affectionate preference, and societal barriers; and supported by societal indifference; and
Whereas, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's privacy, dignity, security, and humanity due to systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic control and/or abuse; and
Whereas, the impact of domestic violence is wide ranging, directly affecting women and children and society as a whole; and
Whereas, it is battered women themselves that have been in the forefront of efforts to bring peace and equality to the home;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, in recognition of the important work done by domestic violence programs and victims' service providers, that we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Rochester Hills do hereby designate the month of October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urge all citizens to work towards the elimination of personal and institutional violence against women and girls.