October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
COSHOCTON – Ten runners participated in First Step’s 5k, which was held Oct. 5, to commemorate October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The race started at the fairgrounds where First Step also had a display of t-shirts and pillowcases representing victims of domestic and sexual assaults, incest and sexual orientation, and those who have passed away from these crimes.
“They tell their personal stories,” said Vickie Laudick, director of First Step. “There are 75-80 of them all together and every year we have to add a few. It’s emotional. I remember the majority of the people who did them and they are the reason we have to remain being a part of Coshocton County.”
The display will be setup again later this month at the court square.
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