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Palm Beach Victims’ Rights Coalition
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 18-26, 2015
WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE
During the Month of April
Program Events
Entire Month
Children’s Memory Fields
Location: Multiple Locations throughout Month
Presenters: Children’s Healing Institute
Description: April is “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” 129 children died in
one year in the State of Florida as a result of child abuse and neglect. The
Children’s Healing Institutes will have the Balloon Fields displayed at
several locations in Palm Beach County. These children will never again see
a balloon or celebrate a birthday. Dedication Ceremony will be held at April
1st from 3:15-4pm.
Please visit one of the Memory Fields:
West Palm Beach:
March 30th – April 3
Howard Park
On the corner of Okeechobee and Parker (facing Okeechobee).
Boynton Beach City Hall:
April 3rd – 10th
100 E Boynton Beach Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Whole Foods:
April 11th – 17th
2635 State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
City of Palm Beach Gardens Government Complex:
April 18th -24th
10500 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Palm Beach Atlantic University:
April 24th – 30th
Rinker Park Campus of PBA
During the Month of April
Program Events
Entire Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Location: Multiple Locations throughout Month
Presenters: Children’s Healing Institute
Description: Sexual Violence is a widespread issue that impacts everyone.
Sexual violence occurs when someone is forced or manipulated into
unwanted sexual activity without their consent. One in 6 boys and 1 in 4
girls will be victims of sexual violence before age 18. In reported cases, the
rapists are never apprehended. For this reason, it is important to shed light
on this issue. For more information, visit NSVRC.org.
Please come out to our events throughout Palm Beach County:
April 1 – Kick-Off SAAM with Outdoor Flag and ribbon display at SART to depict
the number of victims served this year.
April 1 – Tabling event & Take Back the Night Walks at Lynn U. Palm Beach
County Victim Services will have booth display to provide students with
information/resources regarding awareness, the services we provide & then
participate in the Campus walk.
April 16 -FAU Jupiter Campus-Take Back the Night event: Palm Beach County
Victim Services will have booth display to provide students with
information/resources regarding awareness, the services we provide & then
participate in the Campus walk.
April 7th, the Day of Action, we will be hosting an inaugural meeting of the
Survivor Action Team, comprised of survivors of sexual assault who are ready to
move in volunteerism and effecting change in our community. contact Sharon
Daugherty-Duminuco [email protected] 561-625-2568 for more information.
April 18th – Flash Mob: PBCVS & the Sexual Assault Response Team will hold its
2nd annual Flash Mob at CityPlace at 6 pm sharp. All members of SART will
represented and you are invited!! Please go to:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoN9_fv7h2J_Quk_RlzeOg or contact
Sharon Daugherty-Duminuco [email protected] 561-625-2568 for more
information.
April 29th – Denim Day: The fence at SART will be displaying Denim Jeans
decorated by survivors from our therapy groups, depicting their feelings and
powerful messages of hope and triumph
Palm Beach County Library Book displays & Speakers at 6 various sites
throughout the month including an on-line book resource list on sexual assault.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
5:00 PM
ARRIVE TIME
6:00 PM SHARP
PROGRAM EVENTS
Prelude Event: Sexual Assault Awareness “Flash Mob”
Location: City Place (Downstairs by the stage area)
Presenter: Palm Beach County Sexual Assault Response Team
Description: Join the Palm Beach County SART in showing Palm Beach
County survivors of sexual assault that they are not alone and that we
support them! Wear Teal! Dancers needed - (No experienced required)!
If dancing isn’t your thing you can: raise an arm, hold a sign, or pass out
hotline information. For information about the dance steps, call Sharon
Daugherty at 561-625-2568.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
PROGRAM EVENTS
CILO’s Anti-Violence Family Day
Location: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL
33458.
Presenter: Coalition for Independent Living Options (CILO)
Description: The Coalition for Independent Living Options [CILO] is
partnering with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary to hold an Anti-Violence Family
Day Special Ticket Event with a focus on children that are traumatized or
acquire disabilities through being bullied. During this event, Busch Wildlife
will be closed to the general public and will only be open to individuals that
have purchase a special ticket for $3/person. We plan to incorporate an antibullying message through an expo of animals that were injured (or in
essence, bullied) by humans or other animals. Numerous free children’s
activities and vendors will be available. We will also have a ticket auction
with exciting prizes!
Victims of violence with disabilities are an extremely underserved
population due to under-reporting. We hope this event will provide a
positive impact for victims and bring awareness to the many individuals in
the community who are willing to support and assist these individuals.
Tickets are available for purchase by credit card through our website,
www.CILO.org. Tickets will also be available at the gate for purchase with
cash only. For more information, contact Brandy Macaluso at (561) 9664288 ext. 118 or email [email protected].
Monday, April 20, 2015
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
MEET & GREET
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PROGRAM EVENTS
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PROGRAM EVENTS
Opening Ceremony Press Conference
Location: West Palm Beach Police Department, Community Room, 600
Banyan Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Presenters: Palm Beach Victims’ Rights Coalition
Description: Please join us for the Opening Ceremony Press Conference.
The West Palm Beach Police Chief, the Mayor’s Office, the State Attorney’s
Office, US Representative’s Office, State Representative’s Office, Palm
Beach County Commissioner, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation have been invited to give briefings and open
the 2015 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week for Palm Beach County. A
testament will be given by a victim of crime so attendees can understand the
impact crime has, not only for the individual, but for the community. The
Officer of the Year Award will conclude the opening ceremony to illustrate
the hard work and commitment of law enforcement in our community. A
light breakfast will be served. For additional information, contact Brandy
Macaluso at (561) 966-4288 ext. 118 or Annette Andre at (561) 355-7382.
Understanding Victims of Violent Crime for Families & Professionals
Location: Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL
33401,
Presenters: Palm Beach County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center
Description: Please join the Palm Beach County Victim Services & Rape
Crisis Center Therapy Team in understanding the effects of violent crime
victimization. This training will consist of two parts: the first part will be
psycho-education, and the second part will be interactive group work to
discuss the following topics: how to identify the signs and symptoms of a
victim who is traumatized by victimization and appropriate ways to
communicate with a traumatized crime victim. We will discuss how to
communicate, support, and treat victims and their families. 3 CEUs will be
offered for professionals. Free registration. For further information, please
contact Randee Kogan by email at [email protected] or call 561-355-2418
option #3.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PROGRAM EVENTS
“Ceremony in the Garden” ~Honoring All Crime Victims in Palm Beach
County
Location: Mounts Botanical Gardens, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm
Beach, FL 33415 (South of the DMV office)
Presenter: Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified Rape Crisis
Center
Description: Join Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified Rape
Crisis Center, Palm Beach Victims’ Rights Coalition members, invited
dignitaries, members of the community, victim advocates, crime victims, and
surviving family members for the Fourth Anniversary of the Ceremony in
the Garden. We will honor all crime victims in Palm Beach County by
having crime victims speak out and share their personal stories with all who
gather. Join us for a brief reception with refreshments following the event.
Please call Ellen Craddock-Day or Randee Kogan at (561) 355-2418 option
#3, by April 6, 2015 with the total number of people that plan to attend. Your
presence will be our honor and very much appreciated.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
NETWORKING
10:00 AM - NOON
PROGRAM EVENTS
6:00 PM
REGISTRATION
7:00 PM
PROGRAM EVENTS
Human Trafficking in Palm Beach County: A Briefing on the Issues
Location: Keiser University, 2085 Vista Pkwy West Palm Beach, FL 33411,
Auditorium
Presenters: Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches
Description: Speakers from both labor and sex trafficking will present on the
plight of trafficking in Palm Beach County. We will be featuring the Human
Trafficking Museum from 9am -1pm courtesy of the Coalition of Immokalee
Workers. Due to limited space, please email Rebecca Coward
[email protected], by April 17, 2015 to register.
Voices of Courage; A Community Discussion with Rachel Lloyd
Location: Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center
Presenter: Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
Description: Voices of Courage - A Community Discussion is a new event for
AVDA. The event will focus on the sex trafficking of girls and women during a
cocktail reception. The keynote speaker for this event will be Rachel Lloyd.
Rachel is a trafficking survivor who has gone on to become the founder and CEO
of Girls Education and Mentoring Services and author of the book Girls Like Us:
Fighting for a World Where Girls Are Not For Sale: A Memoir. Cost is $35.
Registration Required. Please visit www.AVDAonline.org, events tab, for more
information, or call 561-265-3797.
Friday, April 24, 2015
11:00am to 11:30am Palm Beach Victims’ Rights Coalition 35th Annual Awards Luncheon
REGISTRATION
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
PROGRAM EVENTS
Location: Embassy Suites - West Palm Beach Central, 1601 Belvedere Rd., West
Palm Beach, FL 33406
Presenters: Palm Beach Victims’ Rights Coalition
Description: Join Emcee Mike Edmonston, our Key Note Speaker Retired Judge
Leslie Crocker-Snyder, along with members of the Victims’ Rights Coalition, as
we acknowledge victims’ rights and those individuals in our community who
have protected the rights of victims and their families.
PLEASE NOTE: The cost of the luncheon is $25 per person. Make checks
payable to CILO and write VRC Luncheon in the Memo Section.
Please mail reservations and checks with FULL payment to: Brandy Macaluso,
c/o CILO, 6800 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413. For additional
information, please contact Brandy Macaluso at (561) 966-4288 ext. 118.
Deadline for Luncheon registrations with FULL payment is TUESDAY
APRIL 14, 2015. Please get your registration in early as seating is limited!
Saturday, April 25, 2015
8:00 AM
REGISTRATION
8:30 AM
WALK COMMENCES
Walk For Victim’s Rights
Location: The Palm Beach Shores Community Center, 90 Edwards Lane, Palm
Beach Shores, FL
Presenters: State Attorney’s Office, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Description: Please join us for the 3rd Annual State Attorney’s Office Walk for
Victim’s Rights: Giving Crime Victims a Voice. For details and registration,
please visit the website: www.sa15.state.fl.us or contact the State Attorney’s
Office at 561-355-7382.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
7:30 AM
REGISTRATION
7:30 AM – NOON
PROGRAM EVENTS
Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash
Location: Huizenga Plaza, Ft Lauderdale
Presenters: MADD of Palm Beach & Broward Counties
Description: We walk to end drunk driving! You can help MADD eliminate
drunk driving in our community by signing up as a walker, team captain, or
volunteer. Can’t attend? Join our virtual walk or make a donation to another
walker or team! For more information, please visit WalkLikeMADD.org.
Palm Beach Victims’ Rights Coalition
35TH ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON
Keynote Speaker: Retired Judge Leslie Crocker-Snyder
Menu Selection
Friday, April 24, 2015
(1) Chicken Francaise - Accompanied with chef’s choice vegetables
and a starch.
Or
(2) Honey Ginger Salmon – With fresh-prepared vegetables and a
starch.
Or
(3) Pasta Primavera (Vegetarian) – Accompanied with Vegetables
and Parmesan Cheese
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Embassy Suites
1601 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Fresh Rolls and Butter. Crisp Romaine with baby tomatoes,
cucumbers, and carrots. Two choices of dressings. New York Style
Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries. Herbal & Iced Tea, Coffee and
Decaffeinated Coffee.
$25.00 per person
TICKET AUCTION
TICKET(S): 1 FOR $1.00 • 6 FOR $5.00 • 13 FOR $10.00 • 30 FOR $20.00
Registration Form
List below the individual(s) who will be seated at your table, your agency, and their meal
selection: (1, 2 or 3 from the Menu Selection above):
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Make checks payable to CILO and write VRC Luncheon in the memo portion.
Mail reservations and checks to Brandy Macaluso, C/O CILO, 6800 Forest Hill
Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33413. For additional luncheon information, please
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Week a success:
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)  The Angel of Hope of the
Palm Beaches, Inc.  Chrysalis Center  Coalition for Independent
Living Options (CILO)  The Compassionate Friends of the Western
Communities  Delray Beach Police Department  Department of
Children and Families  Federal Bureau of Investigation  Guardian Ad
Litem  Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches  Jerome
Golden Center for Behavioral Health  Mothers Against Drunk Driving
 Office of the Attorney General  Office of the State Attorney  Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office  Palm Beach County Victim Services 
Parents of Murdered Children  West Palm Beach Police Department 
YWCA Harmony House
On Behalf of the Palm Beach Victims’ Rights Coalition Members,
Thank You for Supporting National Crime Victims’ Rights Week!