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Domestic Violence candle light vigil
Posted: 10.29.2009 at 11:31 PM
Romney Smith

Romney Smith joined FOX 31 in August 2009, and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond and a master’s degree from the University of Maryland.

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The Liberty House Hosted a candle light vigil the evening to honor survivors and victims of domestic violence

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The event included musical selections, poetry readings, personal stories, and the reading of every victim’s name in Georgia who died because of domestic violence.

Domestic abuse survivor Nancy Reimer says the event is important to educate the public.  “It’s all races, all ages, all social classes, and all religions.  No one is immune to being a domestic violence survivor or being a victim of domestic violence” says Reimer.

Liberty House officials say that even though domestic violence awareness month is coming to an end, Albany faces the problem year round.