California Partnership to End Domestic Violence to celebrate Orange Day at the Capitol
Rally encourages action on teen dating violence
Media Advisory
February 9, 2018
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
EVENT DATE: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Media Contact: Jessica Merrill
Mobile: (707) 330-6838
Email: jessica@cpedv.org
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence to celebrate Orange Day at the Capitol
Rally encourages action on Teen Dating Violence
Sacramento, CA – Alongside youth and adult advocates, as well as legislators, the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership) will hold a rally to commemorate Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Speakers will discuss the prevalence and dynamics of teen dating violence, and encourage adults to support young people in developing healthy relationship skills. There will be a special emphasis on the role of schools in ensuring students’ safety and well-being in relationships. Immediately following the rally will be a free professional networking mixer at Ambrosia, co-hosted by the Partnership and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Mixer guests will learn how they can participate in the movement to end sexual and domestic violence.
When and Where: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 – California State Capitol
- Rally: 4-4:45 p.m. – North Steps
- Mixer: 5-7 p.m. – Ambrosia: 1030 K Street, Sacramento
Rally Speakers:
- Kathy Moore, Executive Director of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
- Kamillah Pollard, Youth Leader: Stand! for Families Free From Violence
- Michael Minnick, School Board Member: Sacramento City Unified School District
- Ashleigh Klein, Manager, PreventConnect: California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Erienne Ramos, Community Educator & Los Rios Confidential Advocate: WEAVE
- Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio
- Senator Connie Leyva
- Assemblymember Tim Grayson
- Senator Nancy Skinner
- Senator Bill Dodd
For More Information:
https://cpedv.formstack.com/forms/orange_day
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