The Haven of Northeast Arkansas kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) with a proclamation day on Friday, Sept. 30. County and city officials from across the county joined the staff and volunteers of The Haven at Walker Park on Friday morning. Proclamations were presented by Mississippi County Judge John Alan Nelson; Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook and Lt. Chuck Brown; Ollie Collins, former Osceola Chief of Police on behalf of Mayor Wilson; and Gosnell City Clerk Allison Hinson on behalf of Mayor Teresa Walker. Phyllis McClendon, director of the Haven said they had received other proclamations from other communities that could not attend. Also on hand were Laura Jane Glover, community liaison; volunteers and board members including Marva Washington, Chris Bennett, Larry Gyton, Eloise Moore, LaRay White, Melissa Logan, Sandra Mitchell, Assistant Police Chief Ricky Jefferson, and other guests. There will be activities throughout the month in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month.