Label
October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Hartman
L. Frank x1417
Title
Declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Toledo.
Summary
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
WHEREAS, the “Day of Unity”, first observed in the October of 1981, was created by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to spread awareness about domestic violence and unite advocates, survivors, and the community around the cause; and
WHEREAS, in October of 1987, the first national observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month took place marking a significant milestone in recognizing the widespread issue of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to recognize the devastating impact of domestic violence on individuals and communities, and to honor the strength and resilience of survivors; and
WHEREAS, raising public awareness about the signs of abuse, available resources, and prevention strategies is vital to reducing domestic violence and supporting those affected; and
WHEREAS, each October, events are planned throughout the country to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, on October 1st, the City of Toledo along with community partners will hold a summit entitled, “Breaking the Cycles of Violence Summit” to raise awareness and provide training for community members on how to prevent gender based and teen dating violence; and
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved that:
SECTION 1: Toledo City Council hereby recognizes the importance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and promotes the activities in the City of Toledo surrounding the month. The Council hereby declares the month of October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Toledo.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 11, nays 0.
Adopted: October 7, 2025, as an emergency measure: yeas 11, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Carrie Hartman
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: October 7, 2025
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor