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Crime victims to promote message of healing

Posted at 5:39 PM, Feb 12, 2018
and last updated 2018-02-12 17:39:00-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL)--Around 200 crime victims will show up at the Florida State Capitol for a day of sharing their stories and for a day of action on Tuesday. 

Aswad Thomas, the Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice Chapter Development and Membership Director, stopped by our studio to discuss what happened to him 7.5 years ago in Connecticut when he became a victim of a crime. 

The events are as follows: 

10:30-11:00 a.m. 

Procession to State Capitol from Trinity United Methodist Church 

(120 W. Park Avenue, Tallahassee)

12-12:30 p.m. 

Healing Vigil and Prayer Circle 

Florida State Capitol 

(400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee 4th Floor Rotunda)