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Virginia City proclaims April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Summary
Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. read a proclamation declaring April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month and recognized local victim services and the work of the Sexual Assault Program of northern St. Louis County.
Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. read a proclamation at the March 24 Virginia City Council meeting declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlighting local and national statistics and urging community support for survivors.
The proclamation, read into the record by the mayor, cites national estimates and local data and thanks staff, board members and volunteers of the Sexual Assault Program of northern St. Louis County for providing victim-centered advocacy and services. The document noted that more than 656 primary and secondary victims from the program’s service area were served in fiscal year 2025 and that the program has provided thousands of trauma-informed support interactions.
Councilors and the mayor observed a moment of recognition for survivors and emphasized prevention and community awareness. Mayor Cuffe described the issue as a public-health concern that requires coordinated community response and asked residents to connect survivors with local allies and services.
The proclamation will be affixed to the city record for 2026; no separate council vote or funding action was recorded in the meeting minutes.
