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San Marcos proclaims April Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; Hays Caldwell Women's Center outlines services
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San Marcos declared April Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; a Hays Caldwell Women's Center representative described local counseling, advocacy and child-services caseloads and upcoming fundraising events.
Mayor Jane Hewson read a proclamation declaring April 2026 Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, citing statewide victim counts and the role of local service providers in supporting survivors.
A representative from the Hays Caldwell Women's Center (HCWC) thanked the mayor and city council for the recognition and described the center's services, including counseling, advocacy and medical support. The speaker said HCWC served hundreds of adult survivors last year and provided services to more than 500 children and 400 adults through its child advocacy program, Roxanne's House.
The HCWC presenter outlined prevention priorities—promoting healthy relationships, encouraging open communication and educating the community about recognizing and responding to abuse—and noted two upcoming fundraising events: a "putt classic" golf tournament in late April and an auction in late May.
Mayor Hewson thanked HCWC and encouraged residents to watch for event details. The proclamation stressed that community involvement and awareness are central to preventing assault and supporting victims.
(Transcript contains redacted instances of the assault term in several places; the speaker and organization were explicitly identified in the meeting.)
