To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Proclaim April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution declaring April 2026 National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Contra Costa County as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
April is designated as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread and devastating issue of sexual assault.
This year's National Sexual Assault Awareness Month theme, "25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward," celebrates the resilience of survivors and the communities that have worked for change. This campaign honors the movement's history and growth while reaffirming our commitment to a safer future for all. Looking back, we remember the survivors and advocates who laid the foundation for change. Moving forward, we renew our focus on prevention, healing, and action.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution supports all five of Contra Costa County's community outcomes of the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families."
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Proclaiming April 2026 as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WHEREAS, National Sexual Assault Awareness Month promotes awareness and educates communities about preventing sexual violence; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 theme "25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward" cele...
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