Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities”, calls on each of us to work together to prevent sexual abuse, harassment, and assault. We believe when anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected.

We all have a role to play in preventing sexual violence in our community. Our actions, big and small, have a ripple effect on those we teach, guide, and influence. From modeling healthy behavior to addressing inappropriate conduct, everyone can make a difference.

Changing beliefs which contribute to sexual violence starts with believing survivors of sexual violence when they share their stories. Remind those around you that sexual assault is never the victim’s fault. Seemingly small actions like this make a critical impact.

Get engaged this April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence and create change for the future.

Sincerely,

Barb Dinkel Goodrich

Supervisor/Lead Advocate

Hands of Hope Resource Center

Todd County