Caldwell County commissioners on Tuesday signed a proclamation recognizing February as Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. 

One in three adolescents is a victim of emotional, sexual, physical or verbal abuse from a partner. The proclamation acknowledges the importance of safe, supportive relationships to success and wellbeing and the role that community leaders, educators, parents and other members of the community play in being a positive influence in this area.

Representatives of Hays-Caldwell Women's Center (HCWC), a non-profit that non-profit that offers free and confidential services to adults, youth, and children who are victims of family violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and child abuse who live, work, or attend school in Hays and Caldwell Counties were recognized for their efforts to educate and support the community. 

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