PRESS CONFERENCE: Start by Believing 2024
Channel: Denver Police
Date: 2024-04-03

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann, Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas, Denver Health Forensic Nurse Program Manager Michelle Metz, Co-Director Client Services at The Blue Bench Laura Patlan, and three artists who are also survivors of sexual assault, gathered to encourage everyone to start by believing victims and survivors of sexual assault. With April designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Start by Believing Day is recognized on the first Wednesday in April across the world. 
 
New this year, the press conference will be held at The Blue Bench’s RISE art show at the RemainReal Fine Art gallery at 901 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. This is the third year The Blue Bench is hosting an art show where survivors display their original art pieces. The exhibit runs April 5 to April 28.