Teens ‘speak out’ about sexual violence

February 8, 2012 by Karen Slattery

Milwaukee high school students learn what it takes to speak out against sexual violence in the community (Photo by Karen Slattery)

Since August, some area teens have been participating in Speak Out, a program that focuses on the damage sexual violence causes to victims, their families and friends. Students recently participated in a Bystander Intervention program at the Milwaukee Boys and Girls Club to learn how to help others stay safe.

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