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Coconino County designates October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and highlighted local services and shelters for survivors.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Oct. 1 meeting.
Representatives from local service providers read the proclamation and asked the board to support awareness and survivor services. The text cited national and state statistics and urged citizens to support local nonprofit organizations assisting survivors.
County Attorney Amon Barker and representatives from victim services and shelter providers — including Northland Family Help Center and Sharon Manor — spoke during the item. Barker underscored the prevalence of domestic violence within the county and criminal‑justice responses: "In the last three years, we've filed 800 domestic violence felony cases," he told supervisors, emphasizing the importance of coordinated service providers and law enforcement.
Action and next steps The board voted 5‑0 (Supervisor Lena Fowler absent) to approve the proclamation; staff and nonprofit advocates urged more community outreach and reminded residents that local crisis lines and shelters provide 24‑hour services.
Ending note Organizers asked the public to join awareness events and supports; the county arranged a short photo opportunity with survivors’ advocates and services following the proclamation vote.
