Westport Recognizes April As Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Press release from the Town of Westport:

WESTPORT, CT —The Rowan Center, in partnership with the Town of Westport, will host Proclamation Day 2025 at Westport Town Hall to officially recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

The event will take place on Tuesday, April 8th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT.

This important community gathering will highlight ongoing efforts to support survivors of sexual violence and raise awareness about prevention and response initiatives in Lower Fairfield County. During the event, First Selectwoman Tooker will issue a formal proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Westport.

Featured Speakers:

• Jennifer Tooker, First Selectwoman of Westport
• Sharon Walker Epps, CEO, The Rowan Center
• Elected representatives from Lower Fairfield County
• Additional speakers to be announced

The Rowan Center invites community members, local leaders, and media representatives to attend this event and stand in solidarity with survivors.

This press release was produced by the Town of Westport. The views expressed here are the author’s own.