5-Year Anniversary of the Sexual Violence Memorial

A 5-year anniversary observance of Sexual Violence Memorial will be held on Saturday, October 11, 4pm, at Boom Island Park, 500 Marshall St. NE.

The event will feature prayers, music, speakers, crime statistics, resources for victims of sexual assault, and an invitation for audience comments and stories.

The memorial is the first of its kind in the nation, and was established in 2020 by Sarah Super. According to www.survivorsmemorial.org, this memorial honors the courage and strength of survivors and brings awareness to the prevalence of sexual violence. It is a symbol that our community believes survivors, supports survivors, and stands with survivors in solidarity. The memorial depicts two prominent metaphors: mosaic and a ripple effect.