WHITEFIELD — April is a time for advocates, victims and their loved ones and the community to come together to talk openly about sexual violence, increase knowledge and awareness, and to better support survivors. Further collaborative discussion helps to identify strategies and resources to prevent sexual violence.
Sexual violence impacts everyone. Anyone can be a victim of sexual violence. People who commit sexual abuse, assault and harassment exist in our community.
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