Agenda 03/10/2020 Item # 4C (Proclamation - Gentle'men Against Domestic Violence)03/10/2020
P R O C L A M A T I O N
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, 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 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 10, 2020 be designated as
GENTLE’MEN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENC E DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of March 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Doc ID: 11816
Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 10, 2020 as Gentle'men Against Domestic
Violence Day in Collier County. To be accepted by Linda Oberhaus, John Jordan, Colin Estrem, Jim
Jessee, and Robert Cahners.
Meeting Date: 03/10/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
02/26/2020 9:40 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
02/26/2020 9:40 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 02/26/2020 3:37 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 03/02/2020 2:25 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/10/2020 9:00 AM
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