Legislation Details

File #: 26-2073    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proclamation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/30/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 10/13/2026 Final action:
Title: Proclamation/Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Attachments: 1. Domestic Violence Month October 2026
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☐ Consent Agenda                      ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing

☒ Regular Business                      9:00 am

☐ Public Hearing                     Proclamation

 

DEPARTMENT:                       Administration

SUBMITTED BY:                     Sylvia Altman

PRESENTED BY:                     Mandy Hines, County Administrator

 

 

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Proclamation/Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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REQUESTED MOTION:

To proclaim October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

 

SUMMARY:

Domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all ages and income levels, but most often affects women and children.  A 2024 report from the Florida Department of Children and Families noted that DeSoto County was among the top ten counties in Florida for reported domestic violence offences by percentage of the population.

 

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