Agenda 04/14/2026 Item # 4C (Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month)PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, April is recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise
awareness about sexual violence and support survivors; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 theme, “25 Years Strong: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” marks 25 years of
progress in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and promoting prevention; and
WHEREAS, sexual violence affects individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, and most
survivors report knowing the person who harmed them; and
WHEREAS, millions of women and men experience sexual violence in their lifetime, highlighting the
continued need for prevention, education, and support; and
WHEREAS, survivors show great courage in sharing their stories, and advocates and community
organizations play a vital role in promoting healing and justice; and
WHEREAS, prevention begins with each of us by supporting one another, practicing consent, and
creating environments built on respect, dignity, and accountability; and
WHEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness Month encourages individuals, organizations, and communities
to work together to prevent sexual violence; and
WHEREAS, recognizing this observance helps strengthen awareness, prevention efforts, and support for
survivors; and
WHEREAS, “25 Years Strong: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” is an opportunity for Project HELP to
stand in solidarity with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the 20th Judicial Circuit and
advocates and communities across the State of Florida in raising awareness and being
committed to a future free from sexual violence;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that April 2026 be designated as
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of April 2026.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Dan Kowal, Chairman
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Commissioner McDaniel
Project HELP, Inc
3050 Horseshoe Drive N., Ste 280
Naples, FL 34104
239.649.1404
shaina@projecthelpnaples.org
April 14, 2026
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Month of April
Yes
Shaina Anderson
CEO
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March 13, 2026
Hi April,
Commissioner McDaniel would be happy to sponsor this proclamation. Please work with
Aimee (copied) for proper submission. This is subject to approval by the County Manager’s
office.
Cristina Tiberia
Executive Coordinator
Commissioner McDaniel - District 5
Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8605
Cristina.Tiberia@collier.gov
Collier County
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