Hennepin County proclaims October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month, lists services and resources
September 29, 2026 | Hennepin County, Minnesota
This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »
The board adopted a proclamation declaring October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reiterating county investments in victim services and prevention partnerships. The clerk's reading included national and state statistics and noted that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reported more than 19,000 domestic violence incidents in 2025, "More than 0.333 of them occurred in Hennepin County, representing over 7,800 victims and 8 homicides."
Commissioners highlighted local nonprofit partners, emergency housing and counseling services, and the county's Safe Communities initiatives. Commissioner Connolly directed anyone in need to call the county's Domestic Abuse Service Center at (612) 348-5073 for help.
Commissioners highlighted local nonprofit partners, emergency housing and counseling services, and the county's Safe Communities initiatives. Commissioner Connolly directed anyone in need to call the county's Domestic Abuse Service Center at (612) 348-5073 for help.
Don't Miss a Word: See the Full Meeting!
Go beyond summaries. Unlock every video, transcript, and key insight with a Founder Membership.
✓
Get instant access to full meeting videos
✓
Search and clip any phrase from complete transcripts
✓
Receive AI-powered summaries & custom alerts
✓
Enjoy lifetime, unrestricted access to government data
30-day money-back guarantee
