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2020 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
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2020 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
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ro Tobin of lexington, JHa9;!6arbU0tt5 <br /> A ML W <br /> N C,'� SELECT BOARD OFFICE <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> Whereas: domestic violence is a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against <br /> another, which includes,but is not limited to: intimidation,physical assault,battery, sexual assault, <br /> threats, emotional/psychological abuse or other abusive behavior;and <br /> Whereas: in the United States,an average of 20 people experience intimate partner physical violence every minute <br /> which equates to more than 10 million abuse victims annually; and <br /> Whereas: of those victims, nearly I in 4 women and I in 7 men have experienced severe physical violence by an <br /> intimate partner in their lifetimes;and <br /> Whereas: too often, domestic violence touches the lives of children leaving a devastating impact and lifelong <br /> repercussions from the emotional and physical trauma;and <br /> Whereas: anyone can be a victim of domestic violence regardless of age,race, sex, ability, ethnicity, sexual <br /> orientation, socioeconomic status,or religion;and <br /> Whereas: recently in Lexington, a woman died as a result of domestic violence; and <br /> Whereas: domestic violence remains a major public health, social justice, and human rights issue requiring <br /> particular attention,and its interventions must be with the inclusion of all people at all levels; and <br /> Whereas: raising awareness during the month of October provides us with a special opportunity for citizens to learn <br /> more about prevention, show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who provide critical <br /> services, as well as advance Lexington's efforts to prevent and end domestic violence; and <br /> Whereas: it is important to note that one person can make a huge difference in the life of a child or an adult victim <br /> of domestic violence, helping them find safety and making them more resilient to the effects of domestic <br /> violence. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE SELECT BOARD of the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim the <br /> month of October 2020 as <br /> Domestic Violence Awareness Month <br /> in the Town of Lexington as we work together to eliminate domestic violence from our community. <br /> IN WITNESS WHEREYF, we hav ,'set our hand nd caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the 19th of <br /> 'set our hand nd caused <br /> October <br /> A An 0 <br /> _4 <br /> DOUGLA UCENTE,Cip 4 JOSEPhVN <br /> 'SUZANNE EISARRY I.HAY <br /> MARK D.SANDEEN <br />
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