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St. Lucie County proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Safe Space outlines services and demand
Summary
The county adopted Resolution 25212 designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Safe Space leaders described local demand for services, including a 24/7 hotline averaging 250–275 calls per month and support to hundreds of survivors last year.
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 25212 proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in St. Lucie County.
Amy Cooper, identified in the meeting as the president of the Safe Space board, accepted the proclamation and described the agency as the only state‑certified domestic violence center serving St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin counties. Cooper said Safe Space’s crisis hotline averages about 250 to 275 calls per month and summarized the nonprofit’s services and recent workload: "Last year, we provided a variety of services to 891 survivors of domestic violence and 165 of them were children. 378 people stayed in our safe homes and we provided legal advocacy and representation in court to 359 survivors in our community." (quote is verbatim from the public presentation.)
The resolution text included standard findings about domestic violence’s prevalence and the cross‑community impacts of abuse. The board approved the proclamation without amendment; commissioners voted in favor when staff called for a motion.
Cooper invited the community to participate in October events and referenced Safe Space’s website (safespacefl.org) for event schedules and volunteer opportunities. The proclamation encourages residents, employers and civic organizations to raise awareness, learn the signs of abuse and support survivors.
