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Crook County proclaims April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Summary
The board unanimously approved a proclamation designating April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Crook County; a representative from a local advocacy organization read elements of the proclamation.
The Crook County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Crook County and approved the proclamation at the meeting. Joanne Gardner (identified in the meeting materials as joining online on behalf of a local organization) summarized the proclamation’s text, which recognizes that sexual violence affects members of every community and calls for community action to support survivors and prevent violence.
The proclamation text read in the meeting cites systemic inequities as root contributors to vulnerability, notes the role of advocates and preventionists, and encourages residents to promote accountability and support survivors. Commissioner Barney moved to adopt the proclamation and the board voted unanimously in favor.
Ending: The board approved the proclamation; staff will make the proclamation available per county practice.
