Past Events

Support domestic violence victims and survivors during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Wear purple on Thursday, October 25, 2018, to help promote awareness! On Wear Purple Day tag us in our Facebook and Instagram posts using the hashtags #wearpurpleday2018 and #prcadvocateswearpurple. Long used as a symbol for women seeking justice the color purple is our rallying color for […]

Round Table Talks: Highlands County

Avon Park Public Library 100 N Museum Ave, Avon Park, FL

Join Peace River Center Victim Services as we raise awareness on issues surrounding sexual violence locally and nationally during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The first "Round Table Talks" will take place Tuesday, April 16, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Avon Park Public Library, 100 N Museum Ave, Avon Park, FL […]

Free

Round Table Talks: Hardee County

Hardee Public Library 315 N 6th Ave, Wauchula, FL

Join Peace River Center Victim Services as we raise awareness on issues surrounding sexual violence locally and nationally during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The second "Round Table Talks" will take place Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hardee Public Library, 315 N 6th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873. Light refreshments […]

Free

Round Table Talks: Polk County

Lakeland Public Library Main 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL

Join Peace River Center Victim Services as we raise awareness on issues surrounding sexual violence locally and nationally during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The final "Round Table Talks" will take place Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lakeland Public Library Main, 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801. […]

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Denim Day 2019

Will you show your support and wear denim? Organizations and businesses are invited to show their support for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month by wearing denim on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Why Jeans? The campaign was originally triggered due to a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because […]

Wear Green to Support Mental Health Awareness

Show your support for Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing your favorite green shirt, pants, or other apparel on May 14, 2019. Then upload a picture with the hashtag #LetsTalkPRC to social media channels to let people know you support Peace River Center and mental health awareness.

Let’s Talk Mental Health: Concord Coffee Event

Concord Coffee 1037 Florida Ave S #135, Lakeland, FL, United States

Let’s Talk Mental Health Over A Cup of Freshly Brewed Delicious Coffee from Concord Join Peace River Center at Concord Coffee, 1037 South Florida Ave #135, Lakeland, FL 33803 on Friday, May 31 to grab a cup of coffee and talk mental health. There will be a chance to win a $25 Concord Coffee gift […]

Stranger Danger Educational Workshop

Lakeland Public Library Main 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED! Please arrive at 1:50 p.m to participate. We will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. The STRANGER DANGER event is done in a fun, interactive way. Polk County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Specialist explains to the children what a stranger is, how to avoid them, and what to do if they are verbally […]

Free

Internet Safety for Youth Workshop

Lakeland Public Library Main 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED! Internet Safety for Youth is an educational program provided to kids, tweens, and teens in a format which highlights the online dangers they face. Tips on safely surfing the web, using social media, and avoiding "strangers" online are discussed. This event will be free to the public and is targeted for upper […]

Free

Women’s Basic Self Defense Class

Lakeland Public Library Main 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED! The class is free of charge and for ladies 13 years and older. Those under 18 will need a parent present to sign a waiver at the start of class. Each class is approximately one hour long unless more than 30 women attend. The class consists of a lecture (approximately 15 minutes) […]

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