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Fall River holds Clothesline Project display and mayor issues proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
City officials, advocates and survivors gathered at Fall River City Hall for a Clothesline Project exhibit and a mayoral proclamation declaring Oct. 25 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month; speakers emphasized resources, survivor support and outreach to teens and older adults.
Fall River — City officials, advocates and survivors gathered at City Hall for a ceremony recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, featuring the Clothesline Project and a proclamation from Mayor Paul Coogan declaring Oct. 25 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The event showcased a display of T-shirts made by survivors and advocates and included prayers, remarks from local and state officials and a reading of the mayoral proclamation. Organizers and speakers stressed the need for community awareness, services for victims and targeted outreach to teens and older adults.
Kyle McPherson, chief district court prosecutor for the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, opened the event and invited Father Rob to lead those assembled in prayer. Father Rob prayed for victims and…
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