Thank you to all who joined us for our VIRTUAL Teal Day Press Conference, sponsored by the Philadelphia Commission for Women. We shared how WOAR continues to support survivors of sexual violence despite the hardship of the pandemic and what our priorities are for the months ahead.
Speakers Present: Mayor Jim Kenney, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, Councilmember Helen Gym, Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson Jovida Hill (Office of Engagement for Women), and Azucena Ugarte (Office of Domestic Violence Strategies).
Watch the press conference here.
Highlights Included:
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Safer City Philadelphia - WOAR is updates the community on this coordinated citywide sexual violence prevention strategy. Addressing the intersections of sexual violence, Safer City Philadelphia focuses on 4 major sectors (hospitality/tourism, entertainment, transportation and colleges/universities) to ensure a more vibrant, safer Philadelphia for residents and visitors.
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Citywide Survivor Assessment - We are elevating survivor voices with the launch of a citywide assessment to highlight the needs and challenges of sexual assault survivors and to identify potential obstacles or gaps in response to survivor services in Philadelphia. This survey was designed in partnership with LaSalle University Department of Public Health and the information collected will be used to ensure that survivors are supported and that the City of Philadelphia is a safer city.
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SAAM in the City of Philadelphia - Mayor Kenney made a proclamation that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month for the City of Philadelphia. We are committed to programs and events throughout the month to highlight survivors and their stories, and share how you can get involved in supporting survivors and ending sexual violence.
