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Agenda Item 3.3
DATE:April 15,2025
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:Sexual Assault Awareness Month ProclamationPrepared by:Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will present the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and has public health implications for the community. With this proclamation, the City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to bringing awareness of sexual assault and its impacts.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month”
WHEREAS, April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) –a time to draw attention to sexual assault and educate
individuals and communities about how to prevent it; and
WHEREAS, sexual violence impacts not only the individual survivor but also the entire community. To reduce the risk of sexual
violence and improve the overall well-being, we must work to create more connected, respective, and inclusive communities. By
fostering equity for people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, ages, faiths, and abilities, we can make our communities
safer and stronger for everyone; and
WHEREAS, in the United States alone,statistics indicate that nearly one in five women will experience sexual assault by the time they
complete college; and
WHEREAS,sexual harassment, assault, and abuse occur in all communities, including online spaces.As we spend more time online for
work, school, or entertainment, the risk of online abuse and harassment also grows. Consent and boundaries can be violated online in
many ways, and the trauma of online abuse is very real for many survivors; and
WHEREAS, Tri-Valley Haven, a vital community organization serving adults and children who have experienced sexual assault,
maintains a 24/7 crisis helpline, serves as advocates for the Tri-Valley’s Sexual Assault Response Team, manages a Rape Crisis Center,
and maintains the Tri-Valley’s only confidential shelter for survivors in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 2025 as Sexual
Assault Awareness Month in the City of Dublin and encourages all residents to learn how to create a safe and respectful community.
DATED: April 15, 2025
Mayor Sherry Hu Vice Mayor Kashef Qaadri
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Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember John Morada
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