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Women's Coalition of St. Croix to Host Revival of Child Sexual Abuse Drama with Speak-Out/Panel Discussion for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM), and the Women's Coalition of St. Croix is reviving a drama bringing awareness to child abuse, which will be followed by a panel discussion on April 28. “The people in this community are being affected by sexual violence just like everywhere in the world, unfortunately," said Clema S. Lewis, executive director of WCSC." It is important to end the silence and stigmas around these serious crimes. We have to talk about sexual violence, and help victims and survivors as they figure out what justice means for them." According to the release, in the first three months of 2021, WCSC’s counselors provided services to twenty-three children who experienced sexual and/or domestic violence. A total of 48 adults who experienced sexual violence were offered assistance in the last three months of 2020. Bringing attention to sexual violence and support for survivors have been key aspects...