2023 Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation

WHEREAS, one in three adolescents is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner; and

WHEREAS, the effects of dating violence impact youth in all communities and cuts across economic, racial, gender, and societal barriers; and

WHEREAS, respectful, supportive, and non-violent relationships are key to safety, health, and academic success; and

WHEREAS, by providing teens and young adults with education about healthy relationships and relationship skills, and by changing attitudes that support violence, we recognize that dating violence can be prevented; and

WHEREAS, family, friends, teachers, coaches, faith leaders, community members, and other important people in young peoples’ lives have the power to influence youth in positive ways; and

WHEREAS, last year HCWC provided 55 dating violence prevention and healthy relationships presentations to 3,394 teens and young adults; and

WHEREAS, we must work together to raise awareness and promote healthy dating relationships with activities and conversations about mutually respectful and non-violent relationships in our homes, schools, and communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas does hereby proclaim the month of February 2023 as

Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

for teens and young adults. And does hereby call upon the citizens of Kyle to work together to raise awareness and prevent dating violence in our community and beyond.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of Kyle, Texas, this 7^th day of February 2023.

Travis Mitchell, Mayor

Bear Heiser, Council District 1

Yvonne Flores-Cale, Council District 2

Miguel Zuniga, Council District 3

Ashlee Bradshaw, Council District 4

Daniela Parsley, Council District 5

Michael Tobias, Mayor Pro Tem, Council District