Rape Victim in California Speaks Out

We recently reported on the brutal gang rape of a 15-year-old outside a California high school that outraged the nation and put the community (and the school) where it happened under a very critical microscope. It also brought many in that community together to speak out against violence and look for solutions. Well, some of those concerned residents gathered together on Tuesday for a vigil/rally/support session where the pastor of a local church read a letter from the young woman.

The message was simple and powerful. According to the article, she said, “Violence is always the wrong choice.”

“We realize people are angry about this,” the 15-year-old sophomore said in a statement read by her church pastor at a rally at the high school. “But let the anger cause change, change that is necessary to keep our children, our neighbors and our friends safe.“

Well said. Let your anger lead you to create change.

Also, according to the article,  “Richmond High School is accepting cards and donations for the victim and her family. They can be mailed to the school at 1250 23rd St., Richmond, CA 94804-1011. Make checks out to the Richmond High Student Fund, with “For sex assault victim” written in the memo line.”