Local officials have proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
They recently signed the following proclamation:
Proclamation
Whereas, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every community member of the City of Dillon, Town of Latta, and Town of Lake View; and
Whereas, Rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment impact our community as seen by statistics indicating that one in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives (Black et al., 2011); and
Whereas, Child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality that one in six boys and one in four girls will experience a sexual assault before the age of 19 (Dube et al., 2005); and
Whereas, we must work together to educate our community about sexual violence prevention, supporting survivors, and speaking out against harmful attitudes and actions; and
Whereas, with leadership, dedication, and encouragement, there is evidence that we can be successful in preventing sexual violence in the City of Dillon through increased education, awareness, and community involvement; and
Whereas, The City of Dillon, Town of Latta, and Town of Lake Viewstrongly supports the efforts of national, state, and local partners, and of every citizen, to actively engage in public and private efforts to prevent sexual violence. It’s time for all of us to start conversations, take appropriate action and support one another to create a safer environment for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that We, Dillon Mayor J. Todd Davis, Latta  Councilwoman Lutherine Williams, and Lake View Mayor Boston Page, join advocates and communities across the country in playing an active role to prevent sexual violence. Along with the United States Government and State of South Carolina, I do hereby proclaim April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month!”
Signed this 20th day of March, 2015 and affixed with the Great Seal of the City of Dillon., Town of Latta, and Town of Lake View

J. Todd Davis, Mayor
City of Dillon, SC
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Lutherine Williams,
Councilwoman,
Town of Latta, SC
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Boston Page, Mayor
Town of Lake View, SC

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION SIGNING—Pictured are l-r, seated, Latta Councilwoman Lutherine Williams, Dillon Mayor J. Todd Davis, and Lake View Mayor Boston Page signing a Sexual Assault Awareness proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Pictured standing, l-r, are Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore, Pee Dee Coalition Dillon County Coordinator/Advocate Ronkeisha Kelly,  Law Enforcement Victims  Advocate Regena Townsend, City of Dillon Police Captain David Lane, and Lake View Police Chief  Wayne Campbell. (Photo by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon Herald)