Introducing New Community Support Groups for Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence in English and Spanish
May 23, 2024
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Community Safety Network will display an exhibit for the month of October at Teton County Library’s gallery space titled “Dear Survivor.”
“Too often, people who are experiencing domestic violence feel shrouded in fear, shame, and guilt, further isolating them from their support systems. Abusers often capitalize on and leverage these feelings so that a survivor has very few options for escape or change. With this exhibit, we hope to show survivors that our community loves and supports them unconditionally.”
Community Safety Network’s Executive Director, Shannon Brooks Hamby
We invite everyone to write a note, greeting card, letter, or postcard with a supportive message beginning with “Dear Survivor,”
- The message can be as simple as “you’re not alone” or as long and detailed as you like.
- If you are a survivor yourself, what do you wish someone had said to you, in the depths of your experience with abuse?
- Or maybe someone did say something that sticks with you to this day – please feel free to share that message with other survivors.
Our goal is for survivors and all community members to see these messages and feel overwhelming love and support. Letters, drawings, poems, paintings—anything that can be displayed and conveys a message of support is welcome.
How to Share Your Words?
Fill out our Digital Form, mail to us directly at P.O. Box 1328 Jackson, WY 83001, or attend a letter-writing event.
- Our first letter-writing event will be on August 8th, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, at Phil Baux Park, located at the base of Snow King Mountain. Dinner, dessert, and beverages will be provided.
- We will be at the People’s Market at 280 S Glenwood Street on Wednesday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Old Bill’s Fun Run on Saturday, September 7th at 9 am at the Jackson Elementary School Field.
If you are part of a business or organization that would like to gather notes and letters, we have portable drop boxes and extra materials to share for places like waiting rooms or school classrooms. Thanks to People Spread Love for helping us gather notes of empathetic support and empowerment.
Save the Date for the Community Safety Network’s reception on October 7th, when you can celebrate and view this collective work in an exhibit at Teton County Library. Please join us!
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