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AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS TO JOIN TOGETHER IN ADVOCACY THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING
An informational meeting to be held for sexual assault survivors interested in joining One Voice.
For Immediate Release: April 20, 2006
Contact: Angeline Martyn, Director of Communications
Day One
401-421-4100 ext. 223, amartyn@DayOneRI.org
Providence, RI: April 20, 2006 -- An informational meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 3, 2006, for sexual assault survivors interested in joining One Voice, a survivor advocacy group dedicated to
using public speaking as a vehicle to end sexual violence. The meeting with be held in Providence; location details will be disclosed to registered attendees.
One Voice participants will be trained to conduct media interviews, participate in educational programs, and provide legislative testimony. There is no fee for participation.
A survivor telling her/his personal story helps to dispel common stereotypes and misconceptions and sends a message that survivors can heal and thrive, often making it easier for other survivors to come forward.
To register or learn more call 401.421.4100 ext. 223, or email amartyn@dayoneri.org. For additional information visit www.dayoneri.org.One Voice is a program of Day One, formerly the Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center of Rhode
Island. For thirty years, Day One has been responding to the needs of sexual assault victims throughout Rhode Island. Its mission is to reduce the trauma and prevalence of sexual abuse and violence. |
