Raising awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hazleton

Emily Allegrucci

April 22, 2024 at 10:43 PM

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A rally was held on Monday in NEPA spreading awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Crime Victims’ Week.

The rally was held by the Victims Resource Center on the campus of Penn State Hazleton.

Scranton residents react to activated flood siren

Local victims of crimes and their families were honored during the event, some victims even stood up to tell their stories.

The theme was “Start by Believing”, hoping to create a community that supports and believes victims of abuse.

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