City of Philadelphia - File #: 230728

• File #: 230728
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 10/19/2023
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 10/26/2023
• Title: Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Vaughn, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Thomas

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/26/2023	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
10/19/2023	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Title
Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Body
WHEREAS, Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It provides an opportunity to remember victims of domestic violence, raise awareness of what domestic violence is, how to recognize it, and what we can all do to collectively prevent it. It reminds us that, together, we can foster a culture that ensures that survivors find the help they need to break free from the cycle of abuse; and

WHEREAS, One in three women, one in four men, and nearly half of all LGBTQIA+ people will experience domestic violence at some point over their lifetimes. Domestic violence is not a small-scale, private, or individual problem; it is a widespread, community problem that requires comprehensive community solutions. We must acknowledge this, so we can collectively work towards ending domestic violence and creating safe, healthy communities for everyone; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the Philadelphia Police Department responds to more than 100,000 domestic violence related calls. However, domestic violence extends far beyond Philadelphia. It is a pervasive national issue where, every minute, 24 people are victims of physical violence, rape, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. This amounts to more than 12 million people annually, and it results in loss of life for more than three individuals each day; and

WHEREAS, There is a significant correlation between domestic violence and gun violence. Women in abusive relationships are five times more likely to be killed by their partner if the perpetrator has access to a gun. Last year in Pennsylvania, 104 people were killed by domestic violence, and 67% of these victims were killed with a gun; and

WHEREAS, In declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The City of Philadelphia commits to supporting the strong Philadelphia network of advocates, survivors, supp...