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Texas first lady speaks at candlelight vigil
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| Texas first lady Anita Perry spoke at the annual candlelight vigil April 6. Perry is a former sexual assault nurse. |
First Lady of Texas Anita Perry was the keynote speaker at the annual candlelight vigil held in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 6 at the Spring Creek Campus.
The vigil was co-sponsored by The Turning Point (Rape Crisis Center of Collin County) and Collin. Perry has a healthcare background as a sexual assault nurse working with survivors. Additionally, Vikas Adam, sexual assault awareness supporter, spoke about his own recovery process.
The Turning Point is a private, non-profit organization that addresses the needs of victims of sexual assault and their families. This includes ensuring sensitive treatment by the public of sexual assault victims through education and community outreach, and sponsorship of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program for Collin County.
Free and confidential services are available 24-hours a day and are provided by staff and trained volunteers. For more information about The Turning Point call 972.985.0951.
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| The candlelight vigil against sexual assault was held in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. |
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