Beacon of Hope Crisis Center At National Night Out

By: Lauryn Forster

We were so excited to attend National Night Out last night at various locations in central Indiana. National Night Out is an annual event that supports police-community relations, aiming to foster a stronger sense of community and create a more caring and safer environment.
 
We are always excited to attend National Night Out, where we can support law enforcement who are active participants in our efforts to support survivors and work collaboratively to support our mission. At BOHCC, our specialists collaborate with law enforcement to follow up on domestic violence and sexual assault cases, educate survivors about their rights, and assist with reporting and accessing support services. We also ensure survivors are up to date with legal updates, educate them about the criminal justice system, and connect them to law enforcement when requested. We also assist in providing domestic violence and sexual assault training to our law enforcement partners, who are eager to stay aware of how domestic violence and sexual assault impact community members and how they can better intervene and serve survivors. Thus, our collaborations help to save lives in our community.
 
We were able to share information regarding our agency and the partnership we have with law enforcement, learn about new community resources available, and further connect with local officers and law enforcement. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community while having good food and enjoying our time together. We look forward to attending next year as well and encourage all who can to do the same!
 
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