WAVE promotes 'Embrace Your Voice' for sexual violence month

A non-profit group's theme for sexual assault awareness month focuses on how to educate and talk about sexual violence in Petersburg.

The group, Working Against Violence for Everyone, is using April to engage the community with an "Embrace Your Voice" theme.

"Individuals," reads a press release provided by WAVE, "can embrace their voices to show their support for survivors, stand up to victim blaming, shut down rape jokes, correct harmful misconceptions, promote everyday consent, and practice healthy communications with children."

Annette Wooton, executive director of WAVE, which assists and a...