Agenda 03/12/2024 Item # 4A (Proclamation - Gentle'men Against Domestic Violence Day in Collier County)03/12/2024
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, domestic violence and human trafficking compromise the safety of
thousands of Collier County citizens with tragic, destructive, and
sometimes fatal results; and
WHEREAS, the role of preventing domestic and sexual violence is primarily the
responsibility of men; and
WHEREAS, Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence® (GADV) is an initiative of
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, which calls on men and
boys to be equal partners with women and girls to end domestic
violence and creates a community where women and girls are valued
and safe; and
WHEREAS, GADV supports The Shelter’s Raising Gentle’men program, which
works with Collier County boys and young men to shift social norms
away from aggressive and controlling behavior while encouraging
traits of compassion and kindness without risking their identities;
and
WHEREAS, Collier County is committed to taking a firm stand against domestic
violence and human trafficking, and will remain focused on ensuring
that all Collier County residents are safe in their homes, and
abusers are held accountable for their crimes;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that March 12, 2024, be designated as
GENTLE’MEN AGAINST DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of March 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
____________________
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 28123
Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 12, 2024, as Gentle'men Against Domestic Violence Day in
Collier County. To be accepted by Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and other distinguished guests.
Meeting Date: 03/12/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – County Manager's Office
Name: Aimee Trochessett
02/20/2024 3:59 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Management Analyst II – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
02/20/2024 3:59 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 03/06/2024 8:51 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 03/12/2024 9:00 AM
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