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Palmview proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month; local victim‑services groups speak at ceremony
Summary
Mayor Ricardo Villarreal read a proclamation declaring October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Palmview. Police, the district attorney's domestic violence unit and local victim‑service organizations spoke about collaboration and resources for survivors.
Mayor Ricardo Villarreal read a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month for the City of Palmview.
The city's police chief invited local partners to the podium and called for a show of support from agencies including the district attorney's office and local victim‑services organizations. "October is domestic violence awareness month," the chief said during the ceremony.
Amy, identified as chief of the domestic violence unit in the district attorney's office, thanked law enforcement and victim liaison staff and announced a series of community events and coalition activities during October. Debbie Hernandez, the city's crime‑victims liaison, was recognized by the chief for coordinating resources and networked support across agencies.
Jumari Campos, a victim advocate with Angels of Love, urged the public to speak up year‑round, saying the group sees a spike in calls in October and that the awareness month efforts are effective in getting victims to seek help.
Mayor Villarreal thanked the victim‑service providers and law enforcement, called their work "extraordinary," and invited the gathered representatives for a group photograph to promote the proclamation.
The ceremony was ceremonial only; no council action was recorded as part of the proclamation.
