Teal Is the New Black
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Transitions has been busy making sure everyone knows it! Our committee spent much of March calling boroughs in Union, Snyder, and Northumberland Counties to get permission to post teal ribbons in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Lewisburg's downtown is now festive, with ribbons on parking meters from Hufnagle Park to 2nd St. Milton's downtown is also sporting festive teal ribbons. Look closely, as some of the ribbons have cards attached with information about Sexual Assault. Here is what they say: Healthy Sexuality... ...is consensual and respectful. ...is free from coercion and violence. ...contributes positively to self esteem and relationships with other people. Internet? Facebook? Photos, names, addresses, phone numbers, school name and/or activities are all "clues" for sexual predators to find you. Sexting? Photos sent to a friend or posted online can not be "...