involuntary manslaughter verdict in the case. <\/a>Wong said the resolution honors the victim while calling for broader action.<\/p>\n“It commits San Francisco to elder safety, violence prevention, and community healing,” said Wong. “We ask our city departments, our public safety agencies, and our educators to teach and act with respect for elders and for the communities that have been most targeted.”<\/p>\n
Raising awareness<\/p>\n
Wong said the resolution is also meant to highlight the vulnerability many seniors feel.<\/p>\n
“Builds awareness that there is a community out here,” Wong said. “There are seniors who feel vulnerable, seniors who are stuck in their homes.We need to bring awareness so we can bring the resources.”<\/p>\n
Family response<\/p>\n
Ratanapakdee\u2019s daughter, Monthanus Ratanapakdee, attended months of court proceedings in the case. She said the involuntary manslaughter verdict and sentence that allowed the defendant to be released after the trial were devastating.<\/p>\n
She said the resolution is an important step in continuing the conversation about safety and justice for older adults.<\/p>\n
“He deserved to feel safe walking in his neighborhood, and what happened to him changed our lives forever,” Monthanus Ratanapakdee said. “Our family chooses to speak out in support of others. We don\u2019t want anyone to go through this pain.”<\/p>\n
Advocacy groups say sustained efforts will be needed to create and maintain meaningful safety measures for seniors across the city.<\/p>\n
The Source<\/p>\n
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