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Napa County proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
The Napa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard comments from local service providers and community partners.
The Napa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 7 to declare October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Napa County.
The proclamation highlights local domestic-violence support services and aligns with the national observance. Board Vice Chair Liz Alessio read the proclamation and thanked service providers for their work.
Why it matters: the proclamation acknowledges long-standing local services and signals county recognition of public-safety and public-health impacts tied to domestic violence. It also publicizes survivor supports and upcoming community events.
At the meeting Tracy (executive director) accepted the proclamation on behalf of a local service organization identified in the record as "news," noting the nonprofit’s 44-year history providing shelter and confidential services. Tracy said the organization’s services are "100% confidential" and invited survivors to a candlelight vigil on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
Representatives from Lideres Campesinas — Sus Beatty Pina and Gina Rodriguez — spoke after the proclamation. Beatty Pina described the group’s Mandilitos campaign, in which volunteer members create decorated aprons bearing prevention and hope messages. She said the aprons "represent stories, courage, and voices that refuse to remain silent." Leaders said they appreciated the board’s recognition and reiterated the need to support survivors in rural and farmworker communities.
Action and vote: Supervisor Gallagher moved to approve the proclamations; Supervisor Alessio seconded. The board voted "aye" unanimously.
Community context: the proclamation cites national survey figures referenced in the reading, and emphasizes elevated risks to LGBTQ+ and immigrant survivors. The board also encouraged community support of local crisis and shelter services.
Looking ahead: the proclamation and speakers aimed to raise awareness of local resources and volunteer campaigns through October and beyond.
