One in three Texans will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Armed with that knowledge, the City of Dallas proclaimed the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
On Wednesday, October 3, Councilmember Jennifer S. Gates read a Mayoral proclamation making the declaration and recognized members of the Mayor’s Domestic Violence Task Force, a group she chairs. City Councilmembers, all wearing purple in some form or fashion applauded her announcement.
City of Dallas proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
At 8 a.m. on Friday, October 26, the Annual Domestic Violence Report Summary will be released over breakfast in the Flag Room at Dallas City Hall.
Mayor Rawlings and Councilmember Gates will reveal the results of the report as well as honor Dallas community advocates in the effort to stop Domestic Violence. For more information about the event, please contact Lauren Clayton at Lauren.Clayton@dallascityhall.com
If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, below is a list of resources to help:
Dallas Police Department Family Violence Unit
City Attorney Domestic Violence Unit
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
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