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Saline County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; DVAC outlines outreach and support activities
Summary
Mary Cookson of DVAC presented a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, cited national and Kansas statistics on domestic-violence homicides, reported DVAC served 862 victims (542 from Saline County) and described planned outreach including a candlelight vigil, silhouette campaign and community events across 10 counties.
Saline County — The Board of Commissioners on Oct. 7 proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month after a presentation by Mary Cookson, victim advocate with DVAC.
Cookson read the proclamation’s findings, citing national and state figures on domestic-violence homicides and local service statistics. According to the proclamation text presented, the U.S. Department of Justice reports domestic-violence homicides accounted for 14% of homicides nationally and women are more than twice as likely as men to be killed by an intimate partner; the Kansas Bureau of Investigation figures and other statewide statistics were also cited. Cookson said DVAC served 862 victims, 542 of whom were from Saline County, and outlined planned October activities including a candlelight vigil, a silhouette campaign and outreach at fall events in counties the organization serves.
Commissioners moved and seconded the proclamation and approved it by voice vote; the presenter received a certificate of appreciation.
Why this matters: The proclamation raises public awareness and highlights local service demand; DVAC’s reported client numbers underscore local need for victim services and outreach.
Next steps: DVAC will carry out October outreach and awareness activities and the county will record the proclamation in its minutes.
