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| Sole Survivor These shoes represent 123 sexual assault survivors ... are there another 492 we don't see? |
Saratoga
County… it’s a safe community, good neighbors, cultural activities galore,
economic growth. Even the best communities have their problems… and often they
are hidden. We’re just not aware if we don’t see it. Domestic Violence and Rape
Crisis Services assisted 123 sexual assault survivors in 2012 alone. Looking at
the shoes I get a sense of just how many people that number 123 represents.
That’s a lot.
The U.S. Dept. of Justice, reports that only 20% of sexual assault
victims ever seek help from an agency such as ours. I imagine four more double
flights of stairs representing the estimated 492 sexual assault victims we
didn’t see, those who didn’t know where to turn for help… in 2012 alone. In
Saratoga County? Who knew?
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Help us to increase
awareness of sexual assault. Why?
· So that survivors of sexual assault get the support
they need to recover, heal and find a measure of justice.
· So that we can we can reduce the number of sexual
assaults in our county.
· Because even one victim who is sexually violated is
one too many.
Help
us to increase awareness. Please join me this Thursday, April 11th, 2013 and take a
stand against sexual assault. Change your facebook profile picture to a pair of your
shoes and tag us to the photo. And remember to like our page!
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My shoes...standing for what I believe inRelated post:http://maggiefronk.blogspot.com/2013/04/sole-survivor123.htmlIf you need help or know someone who may, you can call our hotline 24/7 518-584-8188 You are not alone |
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