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IU McKinney Student Group to Host Inaugural Fundraiser to Benefit Victims of Sexual Abuse
03/09/2015
The Family Law Society (FLS) student group at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will host the inaugural “Teal Tie Sexual Abuse Awareness Fundraising Dinner” on Saturday, March 28. McKinney students are partnering with students from the Master of Social Work Student Association to present the event.
The evening’s centerpiece will be a talk from Stephanie Smith, ’98, who will speak about her work as the sex crimes prosecutor for the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office.
“This is a public health issue that we believe should be funded more at the local, state, and federal levels,” said IU McKinney 3L Joane Theodule, president of the FLS. Awareness and teaching children early what constitutes inappropriate behavior and what to do about it also is vital, she said.
Proceeds from the evening’s festivities will benefit two organizations:
- Family Works Inc., is a private, mid-sized, community based group that offers counseling and support services to children and families
- Prevent Child Abuse Indiana seeks to increase awareness of the problem and inform communities about solutions, while serving as a resource for families, individuals and organizations
The color teal is the official color of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is April in the United States.
The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. March 28 in the atrium at Inlow Hall. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased online. To learn more, visit the IU McKinney website.
