Victim Service Center

EVERY 90 SECONDS

Every 90 seconds someone in the United States is the victim of sexual assault and 44% of those victims are boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18. This sobering information led the Victim Service Center and Michelee Puppets to collaborate in the development of an informative play, "Every 90 Seconds".

This live theatrical presentation by the actors of Michelee Puppets addresses issues of dating violence, acquaintance rape, and sexual abuse in a factual and honest way.

Helping students understand healthy relationship behavior, power and control dynamics, personal boundaries and assertively saying no is the focus of the play.

Thanks to funding from the Women's Resource Center, in 2008 twenty-four presentations of Every 90 Seconds are available free to Orange County High Schools.

If you represent a school in Orange County please contact Amy Schwartz at Michelee Puppets (407-898-7925) for scheduling information.

What people are saying about Every 90 Seconds

A thought provoking and stark reality of just what every 90 seconds actually means and of the challenges some women face
Patty DeYoung

The information in the play will provide valuable, perhaps even lifesaving information to the students who view the play.
Kathy Bowman-Harrow

Every 90 Seconds is a production that reflects real life situations. It is a powerful and moving experience that teen should see
Ralphetta Akers

Our staff and board are excited about the project and we look forward to working with you to make a positive impact on the lives of our young people
Tracey Connor, Executive Director, Michelee Puppets

Outstanding programwill be successful in its purpose
Kathy Hummel, Beta Center

Every 90 Seconds is a wakeup call that will bring the attention of the community back into focus
Captain Kevin Behan, Orange County Sheriffs Office

OTHER EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE
Victim Service Center Staff are available to provide informational presentations in English or in Spanish to your civic, social, church or homeowners group. Advocates are also available to train business and professional groups. Please contact us to schedule any of the following trainings, or to discuss your particular training needs related to victimization, sexual violence, crime reduction, or available services:

RECOVERY FROM TRAUMA
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS & PREVENTION
DATING VIOLENCE
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF CRIME
CRISIS RESPONSE TO SECONDARY SURVIVORS OF CRIME

April 2008

Each year the National Sexual Violence Resource Center develops a campaign to focus on sexual violence and its prevention during the month of April. The theme for 2008's campaign is Prevent Sexual Violence in Our Workplace. In addition, Thursday, April 3, 2008 has been designated as this years Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action.

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month the Victim Service Center is providing outreach and education to Orange County residents in a multitude of ways. This month our advocates will be visiting local colleges and universities to provide information, resources and support to students. In addition, each of our five advocates will be visiting a total of over 100 local hair salons to distribute information regarding sexual violence and the services our agency can provide to sexual assault survivors.

For more information regarding Sexual Violence Awareness Month or to schedule a presentation please contact Danielle McIntyre at 407-228-6050.