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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO ADOPT THE DOMESTIC AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION POLICY
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WHEREAS, in line with New York State Finance Law §§139-l and 139-m, the County of Sullivan (the “County”) is committed to maintaining a workplace free from domestic and other forms of gender-based violence. The County, in its continuing effort to facilitate a safe and welcoming environment in employment and services to the community, and in support of federal and state gender-based violence prevention legislation, is proposing adoption of the attached policy in furtherance of such efforts; and
WHEREAS, Domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence impact the lives of thousands of New Yorkers each day, with tragic, destructive, and often fatal results. The impact of such violence transcends beyond the various locations at which such incidents take place and are felt in the workplace. The safety of victims, co-workers, and clients have the potential to be compromised; and
WHEREAS, The County recognizes that domestic and gender-based violence occurs within a wide spectrum of relationships and is committed to taking every appropriate measure to support employees who may be experiencing victimization in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive manner.
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature has reviewed the proposed Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby adopts the attached Sullivan County Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy.