Bill > CER26-0098

This resolution formally recognizes October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the District of Columbia, highlighting the critical issue of domestic violence and its widespread impact. The resolution provides context through extensive whereas clauses that reveal significant statistical information, such as 47% of women and 43% of men in DC have experienced intimate partner violence, and approximately 736 million women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence. It emphasizes that domestic violence encompasses multiple forms of abuse, including physical, psychological, emotional, and economic, and disproportionately affects communities of color. The resolution calls attention to the high demand for survivor services, with 1,152 survivors receiving help from domestic violence providers in a single day in 2024, and highlights the importance of culturally specific support services and economic stability in helping survivors escape abusive environments. By declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the resolution aims to improve awareness, foster community cooperation, and underscore the District's commitment to addressing domestic violence and supporting survivors through continued partnership with agencies, organizations, and residents.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0098