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October 12, 2010
TESSA’s Silent Witness Event Honors Fatal Victims of Domestic Violence
Colorado Springs, CO –
This Friday, October 15th 2010, TESSA is hosting its annual Silent Witness event that remembers those in our community who lost their lives due to domestic violence. Families and friends of victims, as well as citizens and local government officials will gather at Pioneer Museum downtown to raise awareness about the epidemic of domestic violence in our community.
This year’s Silent Witness event will include an address by the Mayor of Colorado Springs, Lionel Rivera, who signed a proclamation last week declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Connie Brachtenbach, TESSA’s Executive Director will be speaking about the effect of domestic violence on our community, and local domestic violence survivors will be sharing their stories to raise awareness and help others who may be suffering in abusive relationships.
The event begins at 12:00 p.m. in Alamo Square Park at Pioneers Museum located at 215 S. Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs. Attendees have the opportunity to view the stories of the “Silent Witnesses” – silhouettes representing the victims in El Paso County who have lost their lives due to domestic violence. Over 60 victims will be remembered at this year’s event. More information at www.tessacs.org and http://www.facebook.com/TESSAofColoradoSprings .
