Fresno County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Marjorie Mason Center highlights local data

FRESNO — The Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard data and survivor accounts from the Marjorie Mason Center.

Ashley Wolf, program representative with the Marjorie Mason Center, told the board that last year Fresno County law enforcement received more than 12,000 domestic-violence-related calls and that 9,100 reports were filed. She said a county data dashboard, updated through June 2025, shows 21,395 unique reports involving more than 50,000 victims since the dashboard began tracking cases. The dashboard data, Wolf said, includes about 23,000 reports that involved physical violence and more than 6,000 alleging restraining-order violations.

Wolf also said since 2017 there have been 36 domestic-violence homicides in Fresno County and that 76% of victims identified as female; she said male victims are likely undercounted. "This month is a time to reflect on the critical issue of domestic violence and to renew our commitment to supporting survivors and working towards prevention in our community," Wolf said.

Nicole Linder, CEO of the Marjorie Mason Center, thanked the board for annual recognition and described recent facility expansions and increased demand for services. Linder read a victim-impact account involving a 2021 homicide and said Marjorie Mason Center programming—training and safety planning—had helped a surviving child that night.

Supervisor Magsig moved approval of the proclamation; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The board congratulated the nonprofit for its work and encouraged residents to participate in awareness events including "Purple Thursday" on Oct. 16.

The proclamation directs county recognition of the month and encourages community involvement in prevention and survivor support.