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In October of each year, domestic violence advocacy programs in Wyoming take
turns supporting an annual Silent Witness Memorial. These events are held to
raise awareness and educate residents about domestic violence and the affect it
has on the immediate family and the community. On October 18, 1998, state and local representatives gathered at the
Capitol in Cheyenne, for a March to End the Silence. A caravan of vehicles
approached the city from opposites sides of the state coming together to call
for the healing of domestic violence in our cities, state, and country. Former
state Senator John Perry from Buffalo, who co-sponsored Wyoming's Victims Bill
of Rights, was the keynote speaker. Four new silhouettes were added to the
exhibit. The event was held in conjunction with marches across the United
States.
Annual Memorials:
On October 9, 1999 - Fremont
County hosted the annual statewide ceremony
October 5, 2000 - Sweetwater
County
October 20, 2001 - Gillette
Abuse Refuge Foundation (G.A.R.F.)
October 4-5, 2002 - Uinta County
Sexual Assault Family Violence Task Force Inc.
October 3, 2003 - Hot Springs
County Hope Center in conjunction with the Hot Springs County Attorney’s
Office Victim’s Witness program.
October 7, 2004 - Carbon County
C.O.V.E. and the Rawlins Police Department Victim/Witness program.
October 26, 2005 - Converse
County Coalition Against Violence
October 13, 2006 - Crook County
Family Violence & Sexual Assault Services program.
October 5, 2007 - Laramie County
Safehouse 10th anniversary ceremony
October 1, 2008 - Teton County
Community Safety Network
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