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The Torch
Health & Forensic Service Updates

The Alliance is launching an innovative public information campaign this summer to raise widespread awareness about the many comprehensive services available to sexual assault victims throughout New York City. The NYCDOH has certified 19 Emergency Departments as SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Centers of Excellence. A multimedia campaign is being developed which will spread the message that free, private, compassionate, and victim-centered care is available at these centers. [Read more.]

Photos - SAYSO 2007

SAYSO 2007 took place on FRIDAY, April 20th, in Union Square Park, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

All photos are by Darren E. Zeller.


Quai Nystrom from AVP at the mike while others look on
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Quai Nystrom from AVP at the mike while others look on

A SAYSO! volunteer inspires the afternoon crowd.
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A SAYSO! volunteer inspires the afternoon crowd.

Margaret Mikkelsen from SAFER, an anti-violence group for colleges
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Margaret Mikkelsen from SAFER, an anti-violence group for colleges

Some raised their voices in song
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Some raised their voices in song

Others with prose and poetry.
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Others with prose and poetry.

Playwright Amy Edelstein with performers Lisa Kessler, Liana Harper, and Erin Zapzic doing her play, Does It Bother You When…
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Playwright Amy Edelstein with performers Lisa Kessler, Liana Harper, and Erin Zapzic doing her play, Does It Bother You When…

Twelve hours of Breaking the Silence…
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Twelve hours of Breaking the Silence…

…ending with a pledge to do more. Scout Durwood leads the crowd.
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…ending with a pledge to do more. Scout Durwood leads the crowd.