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Multnomah County proclaims October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
The Multnomah County Board unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month; county and community advocates described service needs, racial and LGBTQ disparities, and urged increased culturally specific funding and survivor‑led policy design.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation Oct. 31 declaring October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Chair Vega Peterson read the proclamation noting domestic violence’s varied forms—physical, emotional, financial—and the disproportionate effects on marginalized groups. Alex Sanchez, senior manager for domestic and sexual violence coordination in the county’s youth…
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