Antioch Council proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
During their meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Antioch City Council on a vote of 4-0, with District 4 Councilwoman Monica Wilson absent, approved the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, honor survivors, remember those who have lost their lives, and reaffirm our commitment to ending domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than one in three women and more than one in six men in the United States have experienced physical violence, contact sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetimes, underscoring the need for prevention, survivor support, and community action; and
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch recognizes that every person deserves to live free from violence and fear, and that preventing domestic violence requires shared responsibility, education, and community action to promote safety, dignity, and healthy relationships; and
WHEREAS, survivors benefit from compassionate, accessible support, including safety planning, advocacy, counseling, shelter, and connections to resources, and community partners play a vital role in helping individuals and families move toward healing and stability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Antioch encourages residents, service providers, and community partners to stand together in support of survivors, raise awareness of available resources, and strengthen efforts to prevent domestic violence and create a safer community for all; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON BERNAL, Mayor of the City of Antioch, on behalf of the Antioch City Council, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH and encourage our community to support survivors and work together to end domestic violence.
OCTOBER 13, 2026
RON BERNAL, Mayor
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