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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.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 3rd day of October 2023.
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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
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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
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shelter campaign, you've unlocked
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CALENDAR OF
DVAM EVENTS
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• • • • • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 3rd day of October 2023.