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PROCLAMATION
Whereas: domestic violence is a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against
another, which includes,but is not limited to: intimidation,physical assault,battery, sexual assault,
threats, emotional/psychological abuse or other abusive behavior;and
Whereas: in the United States,an average of 20 people experience intimate partner physical violence every minute
which equates to more than 10 million abuse victims annually; and
Whereas: of those victims, nearly I in 4 women and I in 7 men have experienced severe physical violence by an
intimate partner in their lifetimes;and
Whereas: too often, domestic violence touches the lives of children leaving a devastating impact and lifelong
repercussions from the emotional and physical trauma;and
Whereas: anyone can be a victim of domestic violence regardless of age,race, sex, ability, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, socioeconomic status,or religion;and
Whereas: recently in Lexington, a woman died as a result of domestic violence; and
Whereas: domestic violence remains a major public health, social justice, and human rights issue requiring
particular attention,and its interventions must be with the inclusion of all people at all levels; and
Whereas: raising awareness during the month of October provides us with a special opportunity for citizens to learn
more about prevention, show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who provide critical
services, as well as advance Lexington's efforts to prevent and end domestic violence; and
Whereas: it is important to note that one person can make a huge difference in the life of a child or an adult victim
of domestic violence, helping them find safety and making them more resilient to the effects of domestic
violence.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE SELECT BOARD of the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim the
month of October 2020 as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
in the Town of Lexington as we work together to eliminate domestic violence from our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREYF, we hav ,'set our hand nd caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the 19th of
'set our hand nd caused
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'SUZANNE EISARRY I.HAY
MARK D.SANDEEN