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Refuge House presentation prompts City of Perry to recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Summary
A Refuge House coordinator spoke during public comment; the City of Perry presented a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and noted local events and trainings.
Ernestine Mitchell, a violence- and refugee-services coordinator who said she serves Taylor, Jefferson and Madison counties, addressed the City of Perry council during public comment to highlight April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to publicize local events.
Mitchell outlined the national theme, "Together We Act, United We Change," and described local activities organized by Refuge House, including a chalking event and a community walk. She also noted a week-long nurse training for sexual-assault medical response, with details posted on the Refuge House Facebook page and website.
The council acknowledged the presentation and noted it had a proclamation recognizing the month; a council speaker said the proclamation had been read at a prior meeting and that the city would keep and display the document. The council thanked Refuge House representatives for bringing the matter to the community's attention.
Why it matters: The proclamation and the public notice point residents to local support resources and volunteer/training opportunities related to sexual-assault response and survivor services.
Direct quote: "The theme is 'Together we act, united we change,'" Mitchell told the council, urging community participation in awareness events.
Next steps: Staff retained the proclamation for the city record and attendees were encouraged to participate in the advertised events and training opportunities.
