Backup Documents 03/12/2019 Item # 4A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, domestic violence and human trafficking compromises 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, Gentlemen 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
create 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, 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, 2019 be designated as
GENTLEMEN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12t'' Day of March 2019.
tiJ_ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
COLLIER Ai •RIDA IFP
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W. 'MCDANIEL, JR., CHA'A