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Carbon County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; local service center honored
Summary
The Carbon County commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 2025-011 declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and recognized the Domestic Violence Service Center for nearly 48 years of service; a representative from the center spoke at the meeting.
The Carbon County Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 2025-011 declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and commended the Domestic Violence Service Center for its work serving victims and families.
A county reader summarized the center—s history in the proclamation, noting volunteer origins, the establishment of the first shelter in northeastern Pennsylvania in 1978, receipt of Victims of Crime Act grant funding in 1986, and continuing community services. The proclamation notes the center will observe 48 years of service this October.
Tammy Rogers, present at the meeting representing the Domestic Violence Service Center, thanked the commissioners and staff and said, “As you know, domestic violence is still 1 of the least reported crimes in The United States. And we're still out there working to be able to, provide those services and provide safety to all victims of domestic violence and their children.”
Commissioners thanked the center for its work and completed the proclamation presentation during the meeting. The proclamation was adopted by recorded voice vote at the meeting.
