Seven red dresses were hung outside of KHTS Radio on Tuesday as part of an annual “Red Dress Project” display honoring seven Santa Clarita women who were killed by domestic abuse.

“We’re glad to participate in the Red Dress Project event,” said KHTS Radio Owner Carl Goldman.“It’s a powerful way to send a critical message to our valley.”

Throughout 16 days of activism, the campaign is aimed toward bringing awareness to domestic violence in the community, and is part of the annual “Zonta says NO to Domestic Violence” campaign.

“Yes, domestic violence is in Santa Clarita,” said Susan Hayward, a member of the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita. “The dresses are red because of the blood that was spilled during the time that they were abused.”

The project, which begins after Thanksgiving, is put on by the City of Santa Clarita, along with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita and the domestic violence program of the Child and Family Center.

Through Dec. 10, residents and visitors in Santa Clarita may come across the seven garments in various public places throughout the city. The dresses are outside, vulnerable to wind and weather.

The bright red symbols are meant to remind the community of the reality of domestic violence.  It may seem like a private matter, but it is happening and cannot be ignored, according to officials.

“We must all strive to be ‘upstanders and not bystanders,’ meaning we all need to speak up if we see or hear of domestic and family violence happening,” said Zonta officials.

For those who missed the dresses in front of KHTS Radio in Old Town Newhall, the red dresses will be also available for viewing at the following locations:

Nov. 28 – L.A. County Courthouse, Valencia Blvd, West Parking Lot, 9 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.

Dec. 9 – Saugus Swap Meet, Soledad Canyon Rd, 7 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Dec. 10 – SCV Senior Center, Market St, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

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