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Adams County proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month; officials highlight Family Justice Center and survivor services
Summary
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners read a proclamation declaring October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard officials from the district attorney's office, sheriff’s office and local nonprofits describe coordination on survivor services and the Family Justice Center opening in 2026.
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Oct. 21 and heard officials outline local work to support survivors and to open a Family Justice Center in 2026.
The proclamation, read into the record by Commissioner Henson, noted statewide and national statistics on intimate-partner violence and urged residents to support first responders and victim-service providers. County and justice officials described cross-agency efforts to protect victims, reduce fatalities and address the housing and safety needs that often accompany domestic violence.
Why this matters: County and community leaders said domestic violence is a driver of housing instability, poor health outcomes and, in some cases, death; officials said a coordinated,…
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