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Ukiah proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Project Sanctuary describes services
Summary
The City of Ukiah issued a proclamation recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Chelsea Lawrence of Project Sanctuary described services provided in 2024, including shelter, bed nights and legal assistance totals, and thanked the council for recognition.
The Ukiah City Council on Tuesday proclaimed October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and received remarks from Project Sanctuary detailing local services for survivors.
Council member Chris read the proclamation that urged support for survivor-centered services and prevention programs, and cited statistics included in the proclamation about prevalence and service needs. Chelsea Lawrence of Project Sanctuary accepted the proclamation and told the council that Project Sanctuary sheltered 171 men, women and children in 2024, provided 3,702 bed nights in its safe house or motels, helped 171 people with legal assistance to obtain restraining orders and provided counseling to 446 new individuals.
Council members thanked Project Sanctuary for its long-term service to the community and noted the agency’s sustained operation amid funding challenges.
Provenance: The proclamation text and Project Sanctuary remarks appear in the public portion of the transcript beginning at 00:19:11 and continuing through acceptance remarks; excerpts are cited below.
Ending: Council expressed appreciation for Project Sanctuary’s work and longevity and presented the proclamation to an agency representative.
