DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROCLAMATION 2026.DOCX

PROCLAMATION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2026
WHEREAS, domestic violence is an epidemic affecting Americans in all communities, regardless of age,
gender, sexual orientation, economic status, race, religion, or educational background;
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a pattern of power and control over another person using physical, sexual,
emotional, legal, and/or financial abuse;
WHEREAS, the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey reports that nearly 1 in 2 women, 1 in 4
men, and 1 in 2 transgender and non-conforming individuals will experience some form of intimate partner
violence in their lifetime;
WHEREAS, last year in 2025, 71 people were killed in domestic violence-related homicides in Arizona, 70% of
which occurred in Maricopa County, according to the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.
WHEREAS, enhanced education, prevention, and intervention efforts will increase public awareness and
confront the abuse of power and control in interpersonal relationships;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim
October 2026 as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH and encourages all citizens of Arizona to
support the efforts of organizations providing education, outreach, and support to victims of domestic violence,
and calls upon citizens to dedicate themselves to ending all forms of violence and the abuse of power in
relationships.
DATED this 30th Day of September 2026.
Kate Brophy McGee, Chair, District 3
Debbie Lesko, Vice Chair, District 4
Mark Stewart, Supervisor, District 1
Thomas Galvin, Supervisor, District 2
ATTEST:
Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5
Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board