DEMONSTRATION: 'Walk a Mile in her Shoes:' April Proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Family Violence Director Linda Cummings organized a “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” walk last Thursday in recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month. The walk aims to raise community awareness of sexual assault and family violence, and is held annually. Police officers joined SAFV staff and volunteers to walk the Bear River Trail on Thursday, to support community awareness of sexual assault. According to research published in the journal “Violence and Victims,” in the United States approximately 2.7 million women are victims of sexual violence each year. While that statistic is alarming, raising awareness is one way to lessen the impact of sexual violence. To contact SAFV, call 789-3628.