Local conference raises awareness about sexual abuse

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - You never know who is or was a sexual assault victim.

Imperial County hosted a sexual assault conference to bring awareness and provide resources to the community.

The non-profit organization Sure Helpline Center hosted a conference at the El Centro Library.

In attendance, are nine agencies that provide resources, investigators from Imperial County Sheriff's Offices, and District Attorney George Marquez.

The Lead Advocate for the organization shared her sexual abuse story.

She says her story made her care and advocate for others going through the same situation.

"What I would like to do by sharing my story is to empower other individuals who had gone through abuse neglect or any type of sexual violence... to come forward and seek help and to know you are not alone," said Johana Ramirez, Lead Advocate Sure Helpline Center.

Sure Helpline Center will be hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on April 28.