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Hamilton County proclaims October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlights local services
Summary
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, outlined local investments in survivor services and announced county buildings will be lit purple; commissioners and providers described recent outreach and support programs.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 17 adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and highlighted partnerships with local service providers, including the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati and Women Helping Women.
Commissioners and task force members described recent county funding and programs aimed at supporting survivors. A commissioner noted the board supported $400,000 to help create a housing component intended to give survivors private, apartment-style housing with individual kitchens and bathrooms. The board also recognized county support for organizations providing diversion and survivor services.
Why it matters: County officials said marking the month and publicizing services helps reduce stigma and connect survivors with resources. Presenters read local service statistics, saying Women Helping Women served 9,989 unduplicated survivors in Hamilton County over the past two years and describing demographic breakdowns of service users.
During the presentation a commissioner explained the symbolic use of purple and announced that county buildings will be lit purple through the month. Commissioners thanked partners that participated in a recent task-force briefing and recognized individual community leaders and agency representatives present in the audience.
Quotes from the meeting capture both the scale and local focus of the effort. One commissioner said, “When you go purple, you show the support and solidarity for women all over the world and in our communities,” and another commissioner thanked the YWCA and other service providers for their work in coordinating local assistance.
The proclamation notes the board’s continued investments and references federal progress since the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. Organizers also offered purple awareness pins and ribboned pens to attendees and scheduled a photo opportunity with task-force members following the proclamation reading.
Next steps: The board’s proclamation is a formal recognition; commissioners and staff said they will continue partnerships with local nonprofits and county departments to coordinate services and outreach during the month and beyond.
