Sandy Hook:
One Decade Later
Ten student survivors participated in the Portrait Process by Dear World to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
Location
Newtown, Connecticut
Date
December 2022
Partner
Sandy Hook Promise
On December 14, 2012, a tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School took the lives of 20 children and 6 educators. Ten years later, the Newtown community came together for a commemorative portrait project through Dear World, giving survivors a platform to share their stories and healing journey.
Through handwritten messages and intimate portraits, young survivors reflected on resilience, remembrance, and hope. The Portrait Process created a powerful space for these young people to be heard and truly seen, transforming their personal narratives into a collective testament to human strength and community healing.
The Impact
Voices That Matter
10
Student Survivors Photographed
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Stories Shared & Preserved