a color code is used to identify the different forms of abuse: White is for women who died as a result of violent acts. Yellow or Beige is for women who have been battered or assaulted. Red, pink, and orange represent survivors of rape and sexual assault. Blue or green is for survivors of incest and sexual abuse. Purple or lavender represents women attacked due to their sexual orientation. Brown or Gray is for survivors of emotional, verbal or spiritual abuse. Black is for women assaulted for political reasons or those disabled as a result of an attack or assaulted because of a disability.. Purpose The Clothesline Project affirms that violence does occur all around us, and in all forms. "It is a visual reminder of statistics that we often ignore." Those who have been silenced can now speak out. The goal is to motivate people to take action. Each display provides information on how to identify and avoid violence, comfort survivors, and impact surrounding regions. It is in honor of survivors who can make a difference by giving their testimony. Starting a Clothesline Project Organizing a project requires a lot of dedication and a strong desire to educate others of the effect of violence against women. A group can be started for the project or it can be taken on by an organization. An appropriate event and venue is needed for the first display. Advertising is necessary to make the public aware of the project and to reach out to women who will participate in decorating a t-shirt. When the display is ready and viewers arrive, sounds are incorporated to enhance the experience. A gong is struck approximately every 10 seconds to represent a woman being battered, a whistle is blown to symbolize rape every 1 – 2 minutes, and the sound of a bell rings out every 15 minutes to indicate that a woman has been murdered. References Charities based in Massachusetts Organizations established in 1990 1990 establishments in Massachusetts Women in Massachusetts Cape Cod and the Islands Violence against women in the United States