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Section I. The Common Council calls upon the residents of South Bend, Indiana to work together to end domestic violence in our community. Section II. The Council notes that soon the President will be signing into law the recently approved bi-partisan reauthorization of the "Violence Against Women's Act" which will expand authority in seeking justice against perpetrators of such crimes. Section III. The Council pledges it support to the many agencies in the City of South Bend, Indiana, who work on a daily basis providing assistance on crisis intervention, counseling criminal investigations, spiritual care, prenatal counseling, and the many highly trained volunteer advocates who work on the 24-hour S-O-S Crisis Line, the police officers called to respond to domestic violence calls; who are working to curb domestic violence locally, and in particular the Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County. Section IV. The Council also acknowledges that the YWCA North Central Indiana, is a leading provider of domestic violence services such as emergency shelter and services to approximately 1,500 women and children annually. Food, clothing and safe shelter as well as the support and tools which these individuals need to begin rebuilding their lives, are examples of this agency. Section V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect fro d after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Henry Davis,Jr., 2nd District Council Member �iteit.• */ud this 12. day of March, 2013 John Voorde, City Clerk Pete Buttigi-., ay. d outh Bend, Indiana