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SANTA BARBARA, CA - 7/7/2008 - In the upcoming weeks (July 7, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., July 8, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and July 17, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.), The Jewish Federation will host the Santa Barbara Police department in an effort spearheaded by Police Chief Cam Sanchez to present to police employees the Portrait of Survival Exhibit.

Portraits of Survival: Life Journeys During the Holocaust and Beyond is a permanent exhibit in photography and educational program which depicts the experiences of Santa Barbara residents who survived the Holocaust. Housed at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara (524 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara) the program features survivors who speak with groups of all ages and backgrounds about living through horror and creating a life “beyond” trauma. The program lends hope and inspiration as it reaches out into the entire community in ways that are meaningful, within contemporary life and for future generations.

Officers will tour the exhibit, hear from some survivors whose stories are depicted in the exhibit, and view a brief film which summarizes some of the survivor experiences. In this way, officers can witness how the program resonates in life altering ways for participants of all ages, offering possibility beyond trauma and adversity, to inspire meaningful living and positive human connection.

The police department has developed this partnership with the Jewish Federation. This partnership will give the police department the opportunity of taking many young people through this exhibit as part of our on-going youth violence strategy. Young people from the Police Activities League (PAL) program as well as those from our community will continue to benefit from this program as part of the community’s, Mayor Blum’s, and City Council’s commitment to educate our youth against the negative effects and negative consequences of hate at any level. The police department employees play a key role in this citywide strategy, thus the officer’s involvement in being a part of the strategy through their personal visit to this exhibit.

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