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Talbot County proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month; All Seasons outlines 24/7 survivor services
Summary
Council adopted a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month; All Seasons presenters described 24/7 hotline, hospital accompaniment, same-day mental-health access and prevention training for youth and hospitality workers.
The Talbot County Council issued a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and welcomed representatives from All Seasons, the Midshore rape crisis center, to brief the council on local services and prevention programs.
Susan Alstrom, introduced herself as the Midshore regional human-trafficking navigator, and Lauren Weber, All Seasons' chief strategy officer, outlined a suite of survivor services available to residents across Talbot, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Dorchester and Kent counties. They emphasized 24/7 hotline coverage, hospital accompaniment during forensic exams, crisis counseling, support through law enforcement and court processes, and same-day mental-health appointments through an "open access" program.
Alstrom asked residents who work with youth to consider an online course the agency developed to help adults talk with tweens and teens about healthy relationships. Weber highlighted a certification course for hospitality staff to address drug- and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault.
The council adopted the proclamation by unanimous consent. Multiple council members thanked All Seasons for outreach and prevention work.
Representative quote: "Our sexual assault advocates are available... our services are free," Lauren Weber said.
Why it matters: The presentation reiterated the availability of no-cost services for survivors and promoted local prevention and training efforts targeted to educators, parents and hospitality-industry workers.
Next steps: The council recognized the month and encouraged public awareness; All Seasons asked the community to visit its website for training and resources.
