Raising awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hazleton
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HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A rally was held on Monday in NEPA spreading awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Crime Victims' Week. The rally was held by the Victims Resource Center on the campus of Penn State Hazleton. Local victims of crimes and their families were honored during the event, some victims []

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