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Salem County proclaims October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizes local support services
Summary
The Salem County Board of Commissioners read and adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and highlighted services offered by Salem County Women Services, including emergency shelter, counseling, support groups and parenting‑skills training.
The Salem County Board of Commissioners read a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urged public officials, educators and citizens to observe the month and increase awareness of domestic violence.
The proclamation, as read to the board, named Salem County Women Services as a local provider of assistance and listed services it offers, including emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups and parenting‑skills training. The reading emphasized heightened county awareness and support for victims seeking to escape abusive relationships.
No public debate or formal roll‑call vote on the proclamation was recorded in the transcript; the proclamation reading was followed by routine business. The board proceeded to other agenda items after the recognition.
