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Marion County proclaims April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Summary
The Marion County Commission unanimously adopted a proclamation designating April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and committed to outreach and education efforts; county staff noted resources available locally.
The Marion County Commission on March 30 adopted a proclamation naming April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Marion County, Kansas.
Heather Merle read a statement summarizing the purpose of the month and the national theme for 2026, highlighting education and community prevention work. "Education is a first step to action and empowers our communities to be part of the solution," she said. The proclamation encourages local businesses to display materials and indicates local victim-support resources will be made available by the county's safe-help providers.
The motion to adopt the proclamation passed unanimously by voice vote. Staff said materials and local resource contacts (including Heather Boswell at the local safe-help office) will be made available in the coming weeks.
The commission recorded the action and moved on to remaining agenda items.
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