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McPherson County proclaims October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month; SafeHope outlines services

Board of McPherson County Commissioners · October 21, 2024
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Summary

The board adopted a proclamation designating October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard from SafeHope staff about services, staffing and upcoming holiday boutique events; commissioners approved the proclamation unanimously.

Kimberly Rasliff of SafeHope and colleagues addressed the board and delivered a proclamation marking October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in McPherson County. The proclamation, read in the meeting record, states that SafeHope provided services to 65 women, men and children in Marion County over the past year and reaffirms county support for victim services and criminal justice partners.

Chairman Keith Becker signed and adopted the proclamation on behalf of the board after a motion and unanimous vote. Rasliff and SafeHope staff introduced team members and described services, an office move across the street from the county attorney's office, and an upcoming holiday boutique in December involving clients and families. Staff said they would return to the commissioners in April with further updates.

The presentation was largely ceremonial and informational; no additional county funding or formal policy changes were proposed at the meeting.