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Lycoming County proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month; YWCA urges prevention, details shelter demand
Summary
Lycoming County commissioners read and signed a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. YWCA North Central PA leaders described high demand for shelter, prevention work in schools and a need for more funding for outreach.
Lycoming County commissioners on Thursday proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard leaders from the YWCA describe large local demand for shelter and prevention services.
The proclamation, read at the start of the commissioners' public meeting, recognized the national designation first declared by the U.S. Congress in 1988 and cited statewide figures included in the county text. The proclamation urged citizens, schools, businesses and community agencies to "stand with survivors, honor those we have lost, and work together to end domestic violence in our community."
Why it matters: YWCA officials told the commissioners the county still needs more prevention education in schools, additional staff for outreach and ready shelter capacity for families fleeing violence. Amber Morinstar, identified in the meeting as the YWCA executive director, said the organization…
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