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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 82
          Author:   Mitchell (D), et al.
          Amended:  9/6/11 in Assembly
          Vote:     21


           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 9/1/11


           SUBJECT  :    Domestic Violence Awareness Month

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution recognizes October 2011 as 
          Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and urges Californians 
          to take a stand against domestic violence by raising 
          awareness about this issue and the resources available to 
          victims seeking to escape abuse.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution makes the following 
          legislative findings:

          1.Domestic violence affects millions of Americans each year 
            without regard to ethnicity, age, race, sexual 
            orientation or socioeconomic status; and, it is one of 
            the most prevalent crimes in the United States. 

          2.Domestic violence violates an individual's rights, 
            privacy, dignity, and security, causing immense physical 
            and emotion pain; and, the cycle of abuse has a direct 
            impact on the victim and everyone around the victim. In 
            particular, children who witness violence can suffer the 
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            same social, psychological, and emotional trauma as an 
            abused individual. 

          3.California is dedicated to providing educational programs 
            that promote awareness and teach youths about healthy 
            relationships; and, there are many organizations that 
            give safe shelter and other services to victims and their 
            children in a time of need. 

          4.In 2010, 84% of these organizations reported an increase 
            in the demand for services; while, in that same period, 
            88% of these organizations reported a decrease in funding 
            resulting in fewer victims served. 

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No


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