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Wilson County to proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Summary
At a Wilson County commissioners meeting, staff read a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and highlighted local victim services; commissioners moved to accept the proclamation and noted community supports and the county'9s role in awareness and response.
Wilson County commissioners opened part of their meeting by reading and moving to adopt a proclamation declaring April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Wilson County. A county presenter said Brandy Park'9s Crisis Center provided roughly 562 direct services to about 93 survivors in fiscal year 2025 and continues to coordinate hospital-based forensic exams and support with police and prosecutors.
The presenter emphasized recognition for international and community organizations, private-sector supporters and law-enforcement forensic workers who assist survivors and bolster prosecution efforts. Commissioners discussed the shelter'9s thrift-store fundraising (referred to in the transcript as "the grain") and confirmed that most donated proceeds, aside from items the shelter does not accept, support shelter services.
A commissioner made a formal motion to accept the proclamation; the motion was seconded and the meeting moved on to subsequent business. The proclamation and accompanying remarks positioned the county to encourage residents and organizations to observe the month with outreach and reporting of resources for survivors.
