Take Back the Night April 19, 2010
Posted by Marina in : Spring 2010 , trackback
Tonight in the Ratcliffe Community Center was the first annual Take Back the Night event. The event was geared towards promoting sexual violence awareness and giving those who have experienced these tragedies a voice. The picture taken above is the cake they had in Rockland for the event, encouraging people to go and support those who needed their voice heard. I walked into the community center and was blown away with all the information that was available to us. College students are targeted for sexual violence and at Take Back the Night, we all learned ways to protect ourselves from being a victim. But for those who are victims, a candle lit vigil was held at 7:30 outside in the Apartment Quad. Students told their stories of sexual violence and helped raise awareness. Because we all have the power to stop the violence before it ever starts. Awareness is an essential part of knowledge and understanding. The stories shared tonight were heart wrenching and unforgettable. I wish I had the courage inside myself to get up their and tell my story for the first time. But I am proud of those who did, and I am fully aware of how to protect myself. Thank you Take Back the Night, thank you.
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