DEPARTMENT: Office of Equity
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Alex Lopez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Resolution in support of Women's Safety, Health, and Economic Opportunity in the City of San Antonio
SUMMARY:
A resolution supporting women's Safety, Health, and Economic Opportunity in the City of San Antonio sponsored by Councilwoman Rebeca Viagran, Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales, and Councilwoman Ana Sandoval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In the City of San Antonio, more than 51% of the total population of 1,144,646 are women. The City of San Antonio recognizes the fundamental and indispensable contributions of women to the prosperity of the City and the need to remain proactive in addressing health, safety and equitable opportunities and outcomes for all women.
This resolution identifies three policy priorities to drive equitable outcomes for women through existing City services: eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault, promote positive women's health outcomes, and address inequitable access to economic and business opportunities. These priorities expand on the work the City has begun by working with community stakeholders to maximize outcomes.
Eliminating Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Domestic violence disproportionally impacts women in our community. In recent years the number of domestic violence cases has increased and the City of San Antonio is committed to reducing domestic violence and sexual assault cases. In May 2018, a presentation was provided to the City Council Public Safety Committee by the City's Health Department, Police Department, and the Department of Human Services showing a map of gaps where there is a high concentration of risk for domestic violence and low concentration of services. Work continues in this area to incorporate services provided by non-profit and other organizations and evaluate the impact of prevention and intervention services with the goal of reducing domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
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