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SAAM
Proclamation:
Sonoma County
Board of Supervisors
8:30 AM
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UASA's
Reception &
Open House
5 PM - 7 PM
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SAAM
Proclamation:
Petaluma City Council
7 PM
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FREE TO PUBLIC
CYBER PREDATORS ON THE INTERNET FORUM
7 - 9 PM
Redwood Credit Union
Santa Rosa, CA
Children under 13
NOT admitted
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FREE TO PUBLIC
CYBER PREDATORS ON THE INTERNET FORUM
7 - 9 PM
Lucchesi Center
Petaluma, CA
Children under 13
NOT admitted
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National
Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 13 - 19
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Victims' Rights Week
Candlelight Vigil
Candlelight Vigils enlighten our community about the impact of sexual violence, honor survivors
who have broken their silence and support victims who have yet to find their voice.
Sonoma, CA
Sonoma Plaza
6 PM
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Victims' Rights Week
Candlelight Vigil
Candlelight Vigils enlighten our community about the impact of sexual violence, honor survivors
who have broken their silence and support victims who have yet to find their voice.
Railroad Square
Santa Rosa, CA
6 PM
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Victims' Rights Week
Awards Luncheon
Pre-Registration Required
Call Lacey 565-3795.
11:30 AM - 2 PM
Clothesline Project
Throughout the month of April survivors and significant others are invited to express their thoughts
and feelings through artwork. The art projects will include T-shirts and jeans, which will be displayed at
Sonoma State University throughout the month of April.
White is for murder or death as a result of violence.
Yellow, Brown or
Beige is for assault or battery.
Pink, Red or
Orange is for rape or sexual assault.
Green or Blue is for child sexual assault or incest.
Purple or Lavender is for homophobic violence.
Black is for gang rape.
Jeans for misconceptions and injustice surrounding rape.
SSU
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Victims' Rights Week
Candlelight Vigil
Candlelight Vigils enlighten our community about the impact of sexual violence, honor survivors
who have broken their silence and support victims who have yet to find their voice.
Walnut Park
Petaluma, CA
6 PM
Clothesline Project
Throughout the month of April survivors and significant others are invited to express their thoughts
and feelings through artwork. The art projects will include T-shirts and jeans, which will be displayed at
Sonoma State University throughout the month of April.
SSU
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SAAM
Proclamation:
Sebastopol City
Council
7 PM
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DENIM DAY
Denim Day began in 1999 as part of an international protest of an Italian High Court decision to overturn a rape
conviction because the victim was wearing jeans. The Italian Supreme Court dismissed charges against a 45-year-old
rape suspect because his 18-year old victim was wearing jeans at the time of the attack. The Court stated in its
decision that "It is common knowledge...that jeans cannot even be partly removed without the effective help of the
person wearing them...and it is impossible if the victim is struggling with all her might." The judgment sparked
a worldwide outcry from those who understand coercion, threats and violence go along with the act of rape.
The unpopular verdict became an international symbol of myth-based injustice for sexual assault victims.
Benefit Film Night
at the
Rialto Cinemas
Lakeside
7 -9 PM showing
THE COLOR PURPLE
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Take Back
the Night
Take Back the Night's roots may lie in 1877 when women protested the fear and violence they experienced in the
night-time streets of London, England.
Common components of Take Back the Night rallies include candlelight
vigils, empowerment marches, and survivor testimonials. The rallies offer survivors of violence an opportunity
to give voice to their experiences and publicly affirm their transition from victim to survivor.
7 PM
SSU
,
Cooperage
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Join us! as we
march in the
Apple Blossom
Parade & Festival
Sebastopol, CA
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the calendar
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