Taking a stand against violence

From left, Mary Beth Brown, Connie Powers, Adele Dillard and Kathy Figueredo watch as Mayor Tom Rist signs a proclamation declaring the month of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

The Elmore County Domestic Violence Council representatives stopped by city hall Monday morning to promote the group's efforts to raise awareness of abuse involving teenagers across the United States and to highlight resources available to help those affected by this form of violence. Photo by Brian S. Orban