Palm Seashore County is observing Sexual Assault Consciousness Month (SAAM) this April with a sequence of highly effective public shows and occasions geared toward elevating consciousness and supporting survivors of sexual violence.
The county’s Public Security Department Victim Services & Certified Rape Crisis Center is main the hassle, inviting residents to face in solidarity with survivors by taking part in a spread of actions all through the month.
Two poignant “Discipline of Flags” installations have been arrange—one in entrance of the Historic Courthouse in downtown West Palm Seashore, and one other on the Pahokee Library. The 596 teal flags signify every grownup, teen, and baby survivor who acquired assist from the county’s Sufferer Companies crew in 2024. The shows function a visible reminder of the influence of sexual violence locally and a chance for reflection and remembrance.
Including to the attention efforts, the Historic Courthouse and the 4 Factors Constructing on South Navy Path can be lit in teal—the official shade of SAAM—all through April.
“Sadly, these crimes are much more frequent than folks suppose,” stated Nicole Bishop, Director of the Sufferer Companies Division. “This month, we invite the group to take a stand, educate themselves, and present their assist.”
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The county’s month-long marketing campaign will culminate in Therapeutic via the Arts: A Group Artwork Occasion on Saturday, April 26, from 3 to five p.m. on the Compass Group Middle in Lake Value Seashore. The occasion will provide residents a chance to return collectively in creativity, therapeutic, and shared dedication to ending sexual violence.
For these in want of assist, the county’s 24/7 Sufferer Companies Helpline is offered at 561-833-7273.
