Six survivors of domestic violence rocked the runway at
Visions of Hope’s “Breaking Free: Silent No More” fashion show. The cameras were focused squarely on these
beautiful models as they don fabulous fashions from a local designer. Chief
Jane Castor addressed the packed house of supporters at the Club Renaissance in
Sun City offering her personal support to victims of domestic violence. Castor
took a private moment, behind the scenes, to share special words of
encouragement with the stars of the show as they prepared to step out of the
shadows of abuse and into the spotlight as survivors.
The founder of Visions of Hope International and organizer
of the event, Ms. Lorianne De Loreto, is also a survivor. She left behind an
abusive relationship and through Visions of Hope, made it her mission to
educate, inspire and motivate other women and men who fall victim to domestic
violence.
The Tampa Police Department congratulates survivors for
courageously breaking free and speaking out. We are available to provide
resources for any victim willing to take the necessary steps to break free from
abuse. For more information, click
here to go to our website, or call the abuse hotline at (800) 962-2873.
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