Doorways for Women and Families Participates in “Walk-A-Lap for a Survivor” Event Hosted by the Pentagon

2016 Pentagon Walk-A-Lap for a Survivor (Photo by Arthur Mondale, Pentagram)

Pentagon hosts mass demonstration to combat sexual assault in the military, DoD

By Arthur Mondale, Pentagram Staff Writer

“There’s a special amount of energy dedicated to sexual assault during the month of April to promote sexual assault awareness—but really every day we do a lot of work—and there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year for people to either get involved or access support and services,” said Christa Carlton, Doorways for Women and Families Domestic and Sexual Violence Program Director, at the second annual Walk-A-Lap for a Survivor event hosted by the Pentagon.

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Doorways for Women and Families at 2016 Pentagon Walk-A-Lap for a Survivor (Photo by Arthur Mondale, Pentagram)
Photo by Arthur Mondale

“‘We’re here to educate people and dispel the myths surrounding sexual assaults, rape and the statistics on the prevalence of the problem,’ said Melanie Carlson, a rep with Doorways for Women and Families, who was dressed as a carnival sideshow host testing people’s sexual assault awareness with the ‘Wheel of Knowledge’ as they walked a lap for a sexual assault survivor. The underlying purpose of the game was to ensure people walked away more engaged and informed about sexual assault prevention and awareness.”

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