Take Back the Night, the international movement to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence and violence toward children, will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at California State University, Fresno.
The free, public event, in its for the 32nd year on campus, is held at the Free Speech Area, north of the Henry Madden Library, and will include a candlelight vigil and a march.
It is presented by the Women’s Alliance and the Women’s Resource Center at Fresno State as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take Back the Night rallies began as a response to sexual assault, rape, domestic violence and murder. They continue to be held in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America and India.
This year, the theme is “Invisible Violence,” which organizers describe as “present in many romantic relationships where young women and men miss the red flags until it is too late.”
In addition to the vigil and march, there will be music, speakers, information tables and an open mic time so participants can share feelings or survivor experiences.
For more information, contact the Center for Women and Culture at 559.278.4435 or visit http://csufresno.edu/wrc/activities/tbtn.shtml.
(Copy by University Communications news intern Reganie Smith-Love)
