HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2013-44RESOLUTION NO. 2013-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE "START BY
BELIEVING CAMPAIGN" THROUGH THE END VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
WHEREAS, End Violence Against Women International ( "EVAWI ") was established to
inspire and educate those who respond to gender -based violence, equipping them with the
knowledge and tools they need to support victims and to hold perpetrators accountable; and
WHEREAS, EVAWI promotes victim - centered, multi - disciplinary collaboration, which
strengthens the response of the criminal justice system, other professionals, program allies and
the general public- making communities safer; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Department of Public Safety reported that in 2011 there were
1,653 reports of rape or attempted rape, which is five sexual assaults per day; and
WHEREAS, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports sexual assault
occurs in approximately 40 -45 percent of relationships involving domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Justice, only 40 percent of
sexual assaults are reported; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that victims do not report sexual assault for fear that the
people working in the criminal justice system will not believe them and rather will blame the
victim; and
WHEREAS, sexual assault is a violent crime with devastating safety and health
implications for every person in the Town of Fountain Hills, be they a victim, a family member,
a loved one, a friend, a neighbor, or a co- worker of a victim; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town
Council ") desires to support victims of sexual assault by participation in the Start By Believing
Campaign, a public awareness campaign focusing on the public's response to sexual assault.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Town Council hereby supports victims of sexual assault through
collaborative efforts within the Town by participation in the Start By Believing Campaign as
deemed appropriate.
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SECTION 3. The Mayor, the Town
are hereby authorized and directed to take all
out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney
steps and execute all documents necessary to carry
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona, August 15, 2013.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
REVIEWED BY:
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Kenneth W. Buchanan, Town Manager
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ATTESTED TO:
AS TO FORM:
Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney