Carteret County Rape Crisis Program rebrands as S.P.E.A.K.
The rebranding, approved by the Carteret County Board of Commissioners reflects the program's mission to provide Support, Prevention, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Knowledge to survivors and the community.
The name S.P.E.A.K. represents the program's commitment to helping survivors findtheir voices while encouraging the community to SPEAK up for survivors, SPEAK outagainst sexual violence, and take action to prevent assault.
The new identity is concise, memorable, and aligns with the program's core values and focuses on education, prevention, and advocacy.
'This new name clearly communicates who we are and what we stand for,' Program Director Vicki Wank said. 'It's not just about crisis response—it's about empowering survivors, educating the public, and fostering a culture of accountability. With slogans like 'Speak Up, Speak Out,' we hope to inspire more conversations and action.'
Throughout April, Carteret S.P.E.A.K. is hosting several events to engagethe community including:
4th Annual 'Take Back the Night' – Monday, April 28, at 4 p.m.Join us at Carteret S.P.E.A.K. (300 Penny Lane, Morehead City) for an openhouse event featuring local resources, followed by a solidarity walk to raiseawareness and support survivors.
Denim Day – Wednesday, April 30Residents are encouraged to wear denim to challenge victim-blaming myths andstand with survivors. This global movement began after a 1998 court case wherea judge wrongly suggested a victim's clothing justified assault.
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