Agenda 03/09/2021 Item #16H 1 (Proclamation - Gentle'men Against Domestic Violence Day)16.H.1
03/09/2021
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 Gentlemen 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 9, 2021 be designated as
GENTLEMEN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9t" Day of March 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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16.H.1
03/09/2021
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.1
Doc ID: 15146
Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 9, 2021 as Gentle'men Against Domestic
Violence Day in Collier County. The proclamation will be mailed to Linda Oberhaus, Chief Executive
Officer, Shelter for Abused Women & Children.
Meeting Date: 03/09/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
02/25/2021 11:18 AM
Submitted by:
Title: — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
02/25/2021 11:18 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Mary,lo Brock Meeting Pending
Completed 02/26/2021 7:35 AM
Completed 02/28/2021 4:20 PM
03/09/2021 9:00 AM
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