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PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Domestic violence is a widespread community problem, affecting Maine families
regardless of geography, income or education; and
WHEREAS, Dating violence and intimate partner violence are parts of the problem of domestic
violence; and
WHEREAS, The effects of domestic violence are felt not only by the survivors, who are robbed of
their dignity and sense of security, but also by their children, families and those that
care about them; and
WHEREAS, Domestic violence exacts a high price on Maine's economy by keeping a survivor away
from a job or classroom and diminishing productivity at the workplace or school; and
WHEREAS, The most effective way to utilize the collective resources committed to ending domestic
violence in Maine is through coordinated community -based response, including law
enforcement agencies, courts, advocacy programs, social service agencies, schools,
health care professionals, employers, municipalities, and all Maine citizens; and
WHEREAS, Domestic violence is not only a crime but a violation of a person's basic human rights
and, as such, all victims and survivors deserve our support, and all offenders need to
be held accountable; and
WHEREAS, All citizens should not only become aware of domestic violence in all its aspects, but be
willing to get involved and take action by advocating for adequate resourcing of
domestic violence programs, helping to change the culture that supports violence, and
supporting survivors in seeking support services, safety and justice; and
WHEREAS, Consistent with our tradition of neighborly concern for one another and sense of
fairness and justice, citizens are encouraged to report to law enforcement all suspected
incidents of domestic violence and make referrals to domestic violence helplines, such
as Partners for Peace in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, for 24/7 support.
Now, Therefore, I, Richard L. Fournier II, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council,
and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and do
hereby pledge our support and cooperation for ending domestic violence in our community.
Given this day the 15th of October, 2025
Richard L. Fournier II, Mayor