St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services is kicking off its inaugural “Paint the Town Teal” campaign in the City of Troy. As part of the month-long effort, teal-colored flags and ribbons will be displayed throughout the city to show support for survivors of sexual violence and to raise awareness. The effort will coincide with National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. [...]
St. Peter's Crime Victim Services hosted the 2nd Annual Strides for Survivors 5k Run/Walk/Roll. Strides for Survivors' goal is to engage our community in important conversations around victimization, community response, and prevention. This year, participants and sponsors raised nearly $10,000 to support St. Peter's Crime Victim Services' mission of reducing the impact of crime. [...]
On Saturday, April 27, St. Peter's Health Partners and the Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program held the 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. [...]
Rachel Handler, executive director of behavioral health at St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WNYT's Live at Noon to discuss the 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' event, held in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. [...]
April is national Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program is in need of volunteers to help combat sexual assault in the community. [...]
On April 21, The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program at Samaritan Hospital held the 11th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes," at Riverfront Park in Troy. [...]
The issue of sexual violence and how to stop it can feel overwhelming. St. Peter's is spearheading approaches in the community to keep these crimes from happening. [...]