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Kirkland proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Safe Passage schedules April events
Summary
Safe Passage presented a proclamation that Village President Ryan Block signed, naming April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month; the organization promoted events April 18 at NIU and April 27 at the Egyptian Theatre and encouraged residents to wear teal.
Kelsey Gettle, director of advocacy for Safe Passage, asked the Village of Kirkland Board of Trustees on March 16 to recognize April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and handed President Ryan Block a proclamation, which he signed on behalf of the village.
Gettle highlighted two community events: "Can You Walk a Mile in Their Shoes?" at the NIU Convocation Center on April 18, 2026, and "Take Back the Night" at the Egyptian Theatre on April 27, 2026. She "encouraged everyone to wear teal and join in on the upcoming events in support of Sexual Assault victims." The board accepted the proclamation and it has been entered into the meeting record.
The proclamation in the packet notes Safe Passage's 25-year anniversary and urges community support for survivor-centered services and prevention efforts. The Safe Passage events list registration and ticket details in the board packet materials.
