The resolution designates October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in San Francisco to promote awareness and prevention of domestic violence. It aims to encourage community engagement and support for victims during this month.
Resolution recognizing every October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco.
How it got here
The resolution to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in San Francisco was introduced by multiple supervisors in response to the ongoing public health crisis of domestic violence exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supervisors Stefani, Walton, Safai, Mandelman, Chan, Melgar, Peskin, Ronen, Preston, Mar, and Haney introduced the resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The resolution was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without her approval.
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