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City proclaims October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
The council proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and called on the community to support victims. The proclamation recited national statistics and urged residents to support local services.
The City of Lake Forest Park proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month during the Oct. 9 council meeting.
Why it matters: The proclamation recognizes local and national efforts to support victims and raises awareness of domestic violence, which council members said affects communities across demographic groups.
The mayor and council read a proclamation noting that October’s designation dates to 1981 and reciting statistics cited in the proclamation: "one in three women and one in four men in the United States are victims of domestic violence...a woman is killed by a spouse, ex-spouse, or dating partner every 72 or 74 hours...one in 15 children are exposed to domestic violence each year." The proclamation called on community members to speak out against domestic violence and support local services.
Ending: Council adopted the proclamation; staff and local organizations were encouraged to highlight resources and outreach during October.
