Thursday, June 28, 2007

Walk Against Domestic Violence


Photos by Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Ron Brooks of Beaumont participates in the 1st annual Walk Against Domestic Violence at the Crockett Street Entertainment District in Beaumont on Saturday, June 23, 2007. The event was sponsored by Family Services of Southeast Texas to raise awareness of domestic violence.


Quincy A. Jones of Beaumont (center) explains the purpose of Silent Witness silhouettes during the 1st annual Walk Against Domestic Violence at the Crockett Street Entertainment District. Last year, seven local women died at the hands of their husband or boyfriend.


Gizelle, 1, a Chinese Crested Powderpuff, (left) gives a kiss to Halo, 10, a Chinese Crested Hairless, (right) before the 1st annual Walk Against Domestic Violence at the Crockett Street Entertainment District in Beaumont.

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