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Shelton proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Turning Point lists local events
Summary
Council member Stearns read a proclamation naming October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Shelton; a Turning Point representative described services and listed local events and trainings.
The Shelton City Council proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Shelton and heard a brief presentation from Turning Point Survivor Advocacy Center about services and upcoming awareness events.
Council Member Stearns read a proclamation noting domestic violence’s health and safety impacts and praising Turning Point and other partners for services including emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and legal advocacy. The proclamation called on the community to support prevention and survivor services.
A Turning Point representative (identified at the meeting as the organization’s executive director) described Turning Point’s work and urged action. The director listed upcoming events and volunteer opportunities: a business-after-hours fundraising event on Oct. 8, the Clothesline Project from Oct. 9 through Oct. 31, a “Story of Resilience” concert on Oct. 17 at Faith Lutheran Church, an “In Their Shoes” simulation training for youth at the YMCA on Oct. 29, and an Empower Dinner and Auction on Oct. 24 at Boulder Brook at 6 p.m. The director encouraged volunteering and to check in with friends and family and to contact a hotline if someone is experiencing abuse.
The council acknowledged the proclamation; no council action beyond the proclamation was recorded.
