Survivor Empowerment Walk

Sexual Assault Awareness Starts in the Community.

April is known as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the purpose behind the month is to raise awareness and show survivors they are believed and supported.

We will be holding signs of empowerment and showing survivors that the community supports and believes them.

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN YOUR COUNTY!

Date: Friday, April 4th

Meeting Time: 5:00PM | Walk Starts: 5:30PM

Martin County: Stuart Courthouse Gazebo 80 SE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34994

St. Lucie County: State Attorneys Office 411 S 2nd St Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Indian River County: Vero Beach Courthouse 2000 16th Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960

Okeechobee County: Okeechobee City Police Department 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972

If you are interested in being involved at the event in your county, or wanting to find out more info please contact Siobhan McGoorty Siobhan.mcgoorty@stlucieco.gov and 772-201-8832.

Sexual Assault Survivors will have a safe space to be heard, supported, and connected with resources in their community. It’s important to create a place where they feel believed, understood, and safe. Your voice matters, and you are not alone.

Rape Crisis Counselors will be present at all locations for survivors that become triggered and are in need of support.