JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including in online spaces
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Jamestown Safe Shelter is helping spread more information regarding sexual assault and their prevention efforts.
Mary Thysell is the Sexual Assault Services Coordinator for Safe Shelter.
In the most recent data from the North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services (CAWS), there were 1,086 primary victims of sexual assault and 262 secondary victims. 838 of these victims were female. Only 36% of these crimes were reported to law enforcement.
Thysell says in Jamestown, there were 18 reported sexual assault cases, but adds there could be more that go unreported.
In a move to stop sexual assault from happening, Thysell says they have formed a coalition to encourage advocacy and prevention.
Recently, the city of Jamestown proclaimed the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a move that shows support to victims and the mission of the Jamestown Safe Shelter.
If you or someone you know is the victim of sexual assault or domestic violence, you’re encouraged to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
Locally, the Jamestown Safe Shelter provides a 24/7 hotline at 701-251-2300. You can also visit safeshelterjamestown.org for more information.
Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Mary Thysell below:
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8-22-24 - Let's Talk About It - Cavendish Days
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8-22-24 - Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Chamber - AI Event
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8-22-24 - Let's Talk About It - Carmichael Classical Christian School
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8-22-24 - Let's Talk About It - JREC - Adam Zach
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8-22-24 - Let's Talk About It - JRV Breast Feeding Coalition
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8-19-24 Let's Talk About It - Annie Keffeler - A Moment of Freedom Barn Dance
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8-13-24 Let's Talk About It - Youth For Christ Peaches Fundraiser
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8-13-24 Let's Talk About It - Together We Stand Special Olympics Fundraiser
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8-12-24 Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Parks and Rec
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8-12-24 Let's Talk About It - Wilhelm 5k and Car Show Events
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8-5-24 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC
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8-1-24 - Let's Talk About It - ND Vocab Rehab Food Drive
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8-1-24 - Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Mystics - Fishing For a Cause
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7-18-24 - Lindsey Miller - The Girl in Lime Green Jeans
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7-9-24 - Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Garden Tour
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7-2-24 - Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Chamber
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6-28-24 - Let's Talk About It - JPS Summer Meals Program
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6-28-24 - Let's Talk About It - Joe Rector JRVLS
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6-14-24 - Let's Talk About It - Stutsman Co Fair Queen and 2nd Princess
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