Title
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Description
This report provides an update on the 25 years of the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Domestic Violence Council and the City of Phoenix Strategic Initiative on Domestic Violence in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Report
Summary
Each year, the month of October is designated to raise awareness and support survivors of domestic violence. According to the National Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Survey, one in four women and one in seven men have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime. The City of Phoenix has a long history of working to end domestic violence and promotes this work through the Strategic Initiatives Office of the Human Services Department. In 2013, the City of Phoenix created the "Roadmap to Excellence" making the City a national leader in preventing and ending domestic violence. In addition to activities that directly impact survivors, the initiative also emphasizes having important conversations to prevent and end domestic violence. Through collaboration with community partners, the Strategic Initiatives section combats domestic violence, sexual assault, unhealthy youth relationships, human trafficking, and ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We achieve this mission through prevention, training, community awareness, and enhancing services for the overall well-being of those we serve.
The City of Phoenix shares resources and holds events to promote awareness around this serious issue. City of Phoenix initiatives include the annual Paint Phoenix Purple Campaign, a local collaboration of more than 50 community, private and public organizations. The City partners with these groups to provide educational resources, activities, and support services for victims including workshops on recognizing signs of abuse, support groups for survivors, and community events. For more information, please visit paintphoenixpurple.org and follow the City of Phoenix Strategic Initiatives Facebook and X/Twitter for resources, stories and more throughout the month.
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) provide regional planning and policy decisions in areas of transportation, air quality, water quality and human services for Maricopa County. MAG is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the MAG Regional Domestic Violence Council and raising awareness about the importance of continuing this vital work.
Attachment A provides an update from the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Domestic Violence Council.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, Deputy City Managers Ginger Spencer and Gina Montes, and the Fire Department, Community Assistance Program and Human Services Department.