Memorandum
Date: April 7, 2026
To: Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Lake County Board of Supervisors
Subject: Adopt a Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County
Executive Summary:
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026
AS SEXUAL ASSAULT MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 2025, Lake County agencies responded to the needs of 242 sexual assault victims and their significant others and/or family members; and
WHEREAS, no one person, organization, agency, or community can eliminate sexual assault on their own and the partnership between public and private Lake County agencies is invaluable; and
WHEREAS, child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality that children are being abused. One in six boys and one in four girls will experience a sexual assault before the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, Lake Family Resource Center has been instrumental in leading the way in the County of Lake in addressing sexual assault by providing 24-hour hotline services, continuing support, advocacy and accompaniment to victims/survivors and their significant others; and
WHEREAS, ending sexual assault in Lake County must include active public and private efforts to Speak Out Against Sexual Violence. It is time for all of us to start conversations, take appropriate action, and support one another to create a safer environment for all residents; and
WHEREAS, staff and volunteers of the Lake Family Resource Center Rape Crisis Center work year-round to encourage every person to Speak Out Against Sexual Violence and to support survivors by providing prevention education and survivor empowerment information; and
WHEREAS, Lake Family Resource Center and the District Attorney’s Office, Victim-Witness Division, local law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and schools have set an important example of how forging collaborative relationships improves the quality of service for those impacted by sexual violence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the County of Lake Board of Supervisors does hereby designate the month of April 2026, as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County and urges all local governments, schools, businesses, and community members to participate in the sponsored events this month to increase awareness and public support for creating communities free from violence and exploitation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April 2026.
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Recommended Action: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County