The Lackawanna County commissioners designated April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to raise awareness of the issue, promote prevention and support survivors. WRC Inc. (formerly Women’s Resource Center) continues to deliver critical crisis response and education programs throughout the community. WRC encourages area residents to provide survivors with respect and to petition legislators for systems that promote healing, justice and compassion. From left: Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Thom Welby; MaryClare Mecca and Alexa Menichelli, counselor advocates, WRC Inc.; and Commissioner Chris Chermak.
