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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-03 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 3, 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attachments: Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION�� Whereas, domestic abuse, dating abuse, and stalking affects women, children, and men of all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, causing long-term physical, psychological, and emotional harm; and Whereas, one in three Americans have witnessed an incident of domestic violence; and Whereas, children who experience domestic abuse are at a higher risk for failure in school, mental illness, substance abuse, suicide, and may choose violence as a way to solve problems later in life; and Whereas, domestic abuse in rural communities exists as a hidden, silent, and often unrecognized crime that is often underreported; and Whereas, through the inspiration, courage, and persistence of victims of domestic abuse, their children, and advocates, our communities are learning to recognize the impact of violence in the home and within intimate relationships; and Whereas, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program has worked to end violence and abuse in intimate relationships for more than 43 years through the collaborative partnerships of advocates, volunteers, local municipalities, criminal justice, health and human services, faith communities, business leaders, and private citizens; and Whereas, our community's achievements should be commended and we must continue our commitment to respect and support victims of domestic abuse and to prevent future violence in our community. Now, Therefore, 1, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2023 to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Iowa City, Iowa, and urge all community members to work together to eliminate domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking from our community. yor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 3rd day of October 2023. LU A 4% LU 4v z en 1`' O W Z N INSJ a oN J > [A1= C = M = h Z NA F W 0 W O O ~ y W 0 W O O P , bac Z � V4 ?,�► v a u Csee 4�. C .CO 3 Q1 VI E o o m 'a 'A ' m m o E i s OcA >; Vice) r° a u o v; E ox Cv g, 12 ui v, v H i: �-•� LL L Q 1 ` 44 0 Y L V n m 3 .N ° w ,o co C) �• o f "fit 1 4 yCL �( O (U 41 V 'O i E rU M tU i... 'h. Q C �9 v 00 S l.tl L N O E t O O � r F- � = I�•� _ � = ti H 4i- V x T V J m fO to 4--1 Q LY w oadv O CL N u- N vi = O > y D i O E N i C .y L O O_ N Fr E t6 N A ON .i1 f� tiD O N °• O OR d }r •y O '' O N i m > d C ?1 ' O -OO A (a y 4l O G Z3 � •ca °v G o6n0 13 13 p °ate 0 OD Jj `6 ++ y u ^ p 0 cu > r > �0 a C O 'o O G OLD mQJ 1^ 'y N •r6 •G O G c `m Nvsi `o Y � E maw rp 'S n HOW TO HELP A FRIEND If you have questions, call our hotline to learn more about our services It can also be seen through sexual assault, emotional abuse, financial control, invasion of privacy, & more. Your friend might use phrases such as "They don't mean to hurt me" or "They just have a bad temper" A non -judgmental approach might make them feel comfortable to open up. If they deny any harm, don't push. Instead, tell them you'll be there for them if they want to talk. Provide resources, & keep things confidential. Pressuring of any kind may only isolate or put them in danger. Useful phrases might be, "No one deserves to be treated this way," or "What's happening is not your fault." EAR PURPLE DAY Join us on O 0th and wea ' in solidarity wr ctim-survivors in our communities! Share your photos with FIs and use the hashtag on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter, &and tell us why you wear purple. LEARN ABOUT OUR NEW SHELTER CAMPAIGN We are Opening Doors to Safety & You Can Help! DVIP is building a new emergency shelter for victims -survivors in our 8 -county service region. This shelter will double the capacity of the current facility which is has been full every single day since the organization began in 1979. Did you know? A skeleton key is historically known to open numerous locks. By donating 5100 to our new 0 13 shelter campaign, you've unlocked SCAN FOR a door to safety for another THE FULL i �� victim -survivor. CALENDAR OF DVAM EVENTS D EP • • • • • HOTLINE: 1.800.373.1043 • • • • • FACTS Sc STATS • Domestic Violence Intervention Program WHO WE ARE WHAT WE OFFER The Domestic Violence Intervention • 24/7/365 emergency shelter Program (DVIP) provides in Johnson County comprehensive services to victim- • 24/7/365 emergency hotline survivors of intimate partner a Safety planning violence. For over 43 years, we have . Mobile advocacy offered support, resources, and safety . Trauma-informed, to individuals in our eight-county 1:1 counseling service region. . Youth services • And more INDIVIDUALS SERVED 30HNSON COUNTYF reported feeling ' Johnson: 1,433 safer after Iowa City: 969 Coralville: 261 DVIP served working North Liberty: 198 21452 DVIP individuals SAFE PET PROGRAM across DVIP offers emergency shelter, vet L kk counties DVIP care, and foster care for the pets of provided victim/survivors. We serve 20 pets per year in Cooper's House, the kennel space in our shelter. nights of safety N 0dvipiowa [ifacebook. com/iowadvi p D 1P EVENTS Domestic Violence Awareness Month CITY 8C COUNTY WEAR PURPLE DAY PROCLAMATIONS Every year, DVIP declares October Join us on October loth in wearing to be Domestic Violence Awareness PURPLE to support Victims/Survivom Month (DVAM). Our staff attends city purple is the national color used to council meetings and board of represent those most vulnerable in our supervisor meetings to thank those communities. Be sure to share your who support our work in the photos with us on social media& communities we serve. into hashtag#PurpleForAPurpose t9nt SHOP FOR SHELTER SIDEKICK COFFEE & BOOKS Every October DVIP hosts our Come join us at annual Shop for Shelter. DVIP Sidekick Coffee&Books collects nearly g months worth of in Iowa City to discuss goods for victim-survivors with the Maid. Hard Work, support of the community. This Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive year, the 19th annual event, will be by Stephanie Land, with a panel held at local grocery stores on discussion to follow on October 18th at October 14th! 7pm IL SCAN FORTHE FUrnA INFO ffi E e r , � . . Item Number: 2.b. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 3, 2023 Fire Prevention Week Attachments: Fire Prevention Week proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION ,J ID Whereas, the city of Iowa City is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Iowa City; and Whereas, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and Whereas, home fires killed 2,880 people in the United States in 2021, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and fire departments in the United States responded to 361,000 residential fires; and Whereas, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half and three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms; and Whereas, half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep; and Whereas, Iowa City first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention, protection and education; and Whereas, Iowa City residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and Whereas, the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Cooking Safety Starts With You" effectively reminds us that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fire and home injuries. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim October 81h to the 14th, 2023, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the city and urge everyone to install smoke alarms and to support the many public safety activities and efforts during Fire Prevention Week 2023 and year-round. T', )60�or _ Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this 3' day of October 2023. Item Number: 2.c. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 3, 2023 Indigenous Peoples' Day Attachments: Indigenous People's Day proclamation ZD City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the City of Iowa City recognizes that the Indigenous Peoples of the lands that would later become known as the Americas have occupied these lands since time immemorial; and Whereas, the City recognizes the fact that Iowa City is built upon the homelands and villages of the Indigenous Peoples of this region; and Whereas, the City is dedicated to opposing systemic racism towards Indigenous people, which perpetuates high rates of poverty and income inequality, exacerbating disproportionate health, education, and social crises; and Whereas, Indigenous Peoples' Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native Nations to the United Nations sponsored International Conference on Discrimination against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; and Whereas, the City strongly supports the preposition that Indigenous Peoples' Day shall be an opportunity to celebrate the thriving cultures and values of the Indigenous Peoples of the region; and Whereas, the City strongly encourages schools to include the teaching of Indigenous Peoples' history in its curriculum and encourages other businesses, organizations, and institutions to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day. Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Iowa City. NL�or Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 3rd day of October 2023.