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Thurston County Board of Health proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
The Thurston County Board of Health adopted a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard remarks from the county prosecutor's office, Family Support Center, Safe Place Olympia and the Thurston County Sheriff's Office about services, case counts and prevention.
The Thurston County Board of Health on Oct. 14 unanimously adopted a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Thurston County and invited local service providers and law enforcement to describe local needs and supports.
The proclamation recognizes the prosecutor's office and local partners for advocacy and services; it states that the Thurston County prosecuting attorney's office "has charged 568 domestic violence cases and provided advocacy to over 990 victims so far this year," and that Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputies "responded to 1,380 domestic violence 9-1-1 calls so far this year." The board also noted national pediatric guidance on impacts to children who witness intimate partner violence.
Jean Frost of Public Health…
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