Ceremony to spotlight child abuse, victims’ rights set next month

Posted 3/29/17

The Wood County Child Abuse Prevention and Victim Rights Candlelight Vigil is scheduled for Friday, April 21 at Governor Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. The event will be from 6-7 p.m.

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Ceremony to spotlight child abuse, victims’ rights set next month

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The Wood County Child Abuse Prevention and Victim Rights Candlelight Vigil is scheduled for Friday, April 21 at Governor Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. The event will be from 6-7 p.m.

This year’s guest speaker will be Detective Nikki Wright with the Longview Police Department who works with crimes involving children, including internet. There will be food provided by local organizations, a balloon release and more.

April is designated as spotlight child abuse and sexual assault prevention.

The event is sponsored by the Wood County Child Welfare & Protection Board, Wood County District Attorney Victim Services, the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, CASA, Wood County Sheriff’s Office, East Texas Crisis Center, Family & Protective Services and the Wood County police agencies.