(MARION, IN) March 31st, 2021 – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and the City of
Marion as part of the Grant County Sexual Assault Response Team and participating businesses and
organizations are raising awareness this April through a unique campaign.
Marion Police Chief Angela Haley explained, “The Marion Police Department and the City of Marion
wanted to participate in the “What Were You Wearing?” Campaign to help break down the stigma of
Sexual Assault. We want victims to know that they are not alone and DO NOT need to suffer in silence.
MPD stands ready to investigate and assist in prosecution to hold perpetrators accountable. Our
Victim’s Advocate and Hands of Hope with Family Services stand ready to support victims of Sexual
Assault in their recovery.”
Victim’s Advocate Tammy Wolf added, “Prevention is everyone’s responsibility. The purpose of
prevention is to stop Sexual Assault before it has a chance to happen. We can do this through
encouraging safe behaviors, healthy relationships, and spreading awareness. It is possible to create
communities and environments where everyone is treated with respect and equality. All of our voices
have power; we must work together!”
Locations throughout Grant County
have joined the global movement of
“What Were You Wearing?”
displays using clothing to illustrate
victims’ stories. Grant County
Locations: Marion City Hall, Marion
General Hospital, Sender Café,
Marion Public Library, Gas City City
Hall, Marion High School, Indiana
Wesleyan University Elder Hall.
The City is encouraging three
activities this April in support of
SAAM: Survivors Rock, Teal
Tuesday, and Denim Day (See
separate attachments).