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Morrison County proclaims April sexual‑assault awareness month and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week; Hands of Hope gives hotline and service numbers
Summary
The county board approved proclamations declaring April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 6–12 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and Hands of Hope Resource Center reported serving 41 sexual‑assault victims in fiscal 2024 and provided its 24‑hour hotline.
Taylor Hernandez, sexual‑assault services coordinator at Hands of Hope Resource Center, read a proclamation the board adopted proclaiming April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Morrison County. Hernandez said Hands of Hope served 41 sexual‑assault victims in fiscal year 2024: 17 children, 10 adults and 14 secondary victims, and cited national and regional prevalence figures included in the proclamation.
Board members praised the nonprofit’s work. Commissioner Winter said, “I appreciate what you guys really do,” and Commissioner Blaine said public awareness “is a very important opportunity.” Several commissioners offered brief remarks of thanks and the proclamation was approved by roll call.
Hands of Hope also presented a second proclamation the board approved declaring April 6–12, 2025, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. During that presentation, Hands of Hope staff described the organization’s role as a first contact for victims and noted volunteer and deputy referral relationships with neighboring counties.
Hands of Hope provided its 24‑hour hotline number on the record as (320) 632‑4878 and said it can also be reached through Facebook Messenger, email and the agency website, www.handsofhope.net. The board voted to adopt both proclamations during the meeting; both measures passed on unanimous voice or roll‑call votes.
No formal county funding action accompanied either proclamation; commissioners described the proclamations as public recognition of local victim‑services work and urged residents to use the resource information provided.
