Metro News Release

For immediate release: April 9, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY: Metro, local advocacy groups to hold sexual harassment awareness event

WHAT: In support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Metro will host an event to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault on public transit. Advocates from Collective Action for Safe Spaces, Stop Street Harassment and the DC Rape Crisis Center will join Metro Transit Police and Metro employees to distribute fliers, t-shirts and bracelets to encourage reporting and help end the culture of harassment and violence against women.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:00-6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Anacostia Metrorail Station – 1101 Howard Road SE, Washington, DC

News release issued at 6:37 pm, April 9, 2013.