Date: Monday, Oct. 16
Start time: 11 a.m.
Location: We will gather at Safe Berks, 255 Chestnut St., Reading
March: 11:15-11:45 a.m., we will silently march from Safe Berks to Reading Area Community College’s Miller Center
Dedication Ceremony: 12-12:40 p.m.
Lunch: 12:45-2 p.m.
Safe Berks will honor and remember victims of domestic violence homicide in Berks County on Monday, Oct. 16, at our 22nd Annual Silent Witness March and Dedication. We hold this event each October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
As we march from Safe Berks to Reading Area Community College, we will carry red, life-size silhouettes that symbolize the victims. Each silhouette wears a shield that describes the tragedy of their untimely death. We mourn for each of the victims and their families and friends. When we arrive at RACC, we will hold the Dedication Ceremony, followed by lunch.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, contact Mindy McIntosh, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 610.468.9637.
Throughout the month of October, the Safe Berks Silent Witness Project will be displayed at various locations, including Albright College, Kutztown University, Alvernia University, and Reading Area Community College.
Safe Berks provides free and confidential support services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their family members and significant others. Safe Berks services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our services include emergency shelter, counseling, legal services, community outreach and response, medical advocacy, and prevention and awareness education. Our services are available in English and Spanish and will be translated into any other needed language. Our 24-hour Hotline is 844-789-SAFE (7233), or text the words SAFE BERKS to 20121.
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