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Kirkland signs proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Summary
Safe Passage Director of Advocacy Kelsey Gettle presented materials on Sexual Assault Awareness Month (25th anniversary) and the board signed a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month; events scheduled include a Walk-a-Mile (April 18) and Take Back the Night (April 27).
Kelsey Gettle, Director of Advocacy for Safe Passage, addressed the Village of Kirkland Board on March 16, 2026, to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April and to share Safe Passage's 25th‑anniversary activities. She handed out flyers for the "Can You Walk a Mile in Their Shoes?" event at the NIU Convocation Center on April 18 and the "Take Back the Night" vigil at the Egyptian Theatre on April 27.
Materials provided to trustees include Safe Passage messaging that "No one deserves to be abused." President Ryan Block received a proclamation from Safe Passage and signed it on behalf of the Village, officially proclaiming April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Kirkland. Gettle encouraged residents to "wear teal" on April 1 (Wear Teal Day) and participate in the listed events in support of survivors.
The proclamation emphasizes community prevention, survivor support, and Safe Passage's long-term local service; trustees accepted the proclamation and the village will record the observance in municipal minutes.
