COMMUNITY NEWS
Time to Talk About Sexual Assault D id you know April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month? In 2020, local nonprofit Monarch Services assisted 520 sexual assault survivors in Santa Cruz County. April is a chance for community members to proactively discuss sexual assault, demonstrate support for survivors, raise awareness and brainstorm prevention techniques. This year, Monarch Services is partnering with the Santa Cruz City Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Sexual Assault Response Team and Kidpower to host and promote community awareness events. All events will be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The dates: • April 6: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action https://bit.ly/3sg3IHP Wear teal in solidarity with survivors. • April 14: Sexual Assault, Consent and Bystander Intervention https://bit. ly/2P7HdpA 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Presented by Monarch Services • April 16-22: Virtual Documentary Screening of “The Bystander Moment: Transforming Rape Culture at its Roots” at https://bit. ly/3r0SBRA Available for online viewing from April 16-22. No registration required.
Presented by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and the Sexual Assault Response Team. Supported by the Santa Cruz Commission for Prevention of Violence Against Women. • April 20: “The Bystander Moment” Virtual Conversation at https://bit.ly/30Wqc4x 6-8 p.m. with educator-activist Jackson Katz, Sheriff Jim Hart, and activist-writer Ann Simonton. Presented by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and the Sexual Assault Response Team. Supported by the Santa Cruz Commission for Prevention of Violence Against Women. Limited to 250 registered attendees, recording available afterward. • April 28: Denim Day at https://bit. ly/31uN23r Virtual rally on YouTube. Connect with the online movement to end sexual violence. • April 29: Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse Without Scaring Them at https:// bit.ly/3tzutXR Presented by Santa Cruz Commission for Prevention of Violence Against Women, Kidpower and Monarch Services. 6-7 p.m. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced sexual violence in their
lifetimes. Preventing sexual assault requires the collective voice and power of individuals, families and institutions. Actions you can take to address sexual assault: • Promote social norms that protect against sexual violence -- end “rape culture,” stop blaming the victim, halt harassment at work. See unwomen.org • Be an active bystander when you see a potentially violent situation • Create a culture of consent in your home and social circles • Use social media to raise awareness among peers
• Listen to and validate survivors of trauma n ••• Monarch Services has a 43-year history of providing advocacy and resources to community members in Santa Cruz County affected by violence. Services include court accompaniments, restraining order assistance, counseling, emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, outreach, education and support groups. All services are available in Spanish and English and are free or low cost. For information, call (831) 722-4532 or (831) 425-4030 or visit http://www.monarchscc.org/ The 24-hour Bilingual Crisis Line is 1(888) 900-4232. Learn more about Jackson Katz at https:// www.jacksonkatz.com/
In the Garden
IN MEMORIAM
Charlotte Mulcaster
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June 1, 1945 ~ March 5, 2021
harlotte (Kelley) Mulcaster cherished wife, mother & friend of many passed away in the early morning of March 5, 2021 at home in Murphys, CA. She was born June 1, 1945 in Madera, CA. Charlotte was a fierce warrior who lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma (Cancer) after a 3-1/2 year battle. Cared for in her final days by her loving husband Larry Mulcaster, daughters Kimberly Lane Mueller, Krista Nicole Hefner and the kind and gentle people of Adventist Hospice Sonora. An amazing artist working in oil on canvas, watercolors on paper, sculpting clay who was also an accomplished print maker. She was a respected member of the art communities of Santa Cruz and Calaveras county’s with many friends. Her work was selected for a
number of juried shows and is in private collections throughout the United States. She is survived by siblings Gloria Kelley of Madera, CA and Ronald Kelley of Fresno, CA, her grandsons Paul Kammer, Calvin Kammer, Cameron Derr, son-in-law John Mueller, step children Sean, Jennifer and Christopher Mulcaster all of whom loved her dearly. Charlotte loved her Havanese dogs, El Greco and Leonardo who followed her everywhere. Gone now to be with the Lord, she’s no longer in pain. She was a sweet and loving person who saw the good in everyone. Our thank you to all for your love and kindness during this trying time. ••• There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial held for Charlotte at 1:00 PM on May 8, 2021 at the Beautiful Ironstone Vineyards & Winery in Murphys, CA, 95247. It is open to all!
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