FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2005
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Silent Witness: For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Kent Campus students host storied exhibit, panel discussion

What:	"Violence Awareness Campaign" National Domestic Violence Awareness Month exhibit and panel discussion to increase awareness, prevent homicides
When:	Exhibit: October 10-31 Discussion: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m.
Where:	Florida Community College Kent Campus 3939 Roosevelt Blvd.   Exhibit: Courtyard   Discussion: Auditorium, Bldg. F

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Florida Community College students are taking a stand against domestic violence. The 2005 Violence Awareness Campaign will help raise awareness of domestic violence and how it can be eliminated.

In their efforts to promote awareness, Kent Campus Sociology students have created an exhibit of "Silent Witness" silhouettes, in accordance with the International Silent Witness Initiative. Each wooden, life-sized red silhouette tells the story of a Jacksonville citizen who has died as a result of domestic homicide. Breastplate shields on the figures tell the victims' names and their stories. The Silent Witness display can be viewed October 10-31 during regular campus operation hours.

A panel discussion on Tuesday, October 18 will feature representatives from the Justice Coalition as keynote speakers. For more information call 904.381.3584 or email kservant@fccj.edu.