Fundraising efforts continue for a sexual assault survivors’ monument in Appleton.
The monument, which would be erected at Ellen Kort Peace Park, is expected to cost around $65,000, and the Sexual Assault Survivors Monument Corporation says they have collected roughly $27,000 thus far.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, roughly 1.2 million Wisconsin adults have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.
1 out of every 3 women has reported sexual abuse, while 1 out of every 5 men has done the same, with 50% of survivors noting the crime was perpetrated by a former partner.
This monument in Appleton would remind other survivors that they are not alone.
If you wish to donate, you can do so by visiting the Sexual Assault Survivors Monument Corporation Facebook page to see how you can get involved.
If you are a victim of sexual assault in Manitowoc County, you can receive help by calling or visiting InCourage.
They are located at 300 East Reed Avenue in Manitowoc, and their phone number is 920-684-5770.
