Miami Beach – CityDebate.Com – October 18, 2009 -
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic violence is one of the most chronically underreported crimes in  America, with 85% of victims being women.
In an effort to raise awarene Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade County to host an eess about this often, concealed problem, Teens Against Domestic Abuse, or TADA, will be joining with thvent, “Women Ending Domestic Violence.”
TADA is a local student activist group run by a caring and passionate young woman, Emily Martinez-Lanza, and her event will be next week, October 22, in Miami.
Through education, awareness, and prevention, students are working to help break the cycle of domestic abuse.
I commend TADA for its efforts in promoting domestic violence education in our schools.
I also commend the Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade County for its outstanding contributions to ending domestic violence in our South Florida community.
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month reminds us, everyone deserves a safe home, one free from violence and free from abuse."
Sincerely,
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