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Board proclaims April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Black Hawk County
Summary
The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and heard a brief public comment from a Riverview Center advocate about services available to survivors.
The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on April 1 proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Black Hawk County and encouraged citizens to learn more about violence prevention and support services.
The proclamation, read into the record by a board member on behalf of an absent presenter, noted that sexual assault affects people of all backgrounds and that consequences can include post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, depression, homelessness and suicide. The board approved the proclamation by motion and second.
During public comment, an unnamed advocate from the Riverview Center spoke to supervisors about the center's services, saying the center provides "100% free and confidential services to those impacted by violence," including medical and legal advocacy, general advocacy and peer counseling. The advocate emphasized that services are available whether the incident occurred recently or many years ago.
Why it matters: The proclamation is a symbolic step to recognize the county's role in supporting survivors and connecting the public with local resources.
Ending: The board recorded the proclamation and the Riverview Center representative indicated residents can contact the center for confidential help and advocacy.
