Silence is used as a weapon to protect perpetrators of sexual violence and assault, according to Shawn McGuffey, the keynote speaker at the Boston College Women’s Center’s annual Take Back the Night event.
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BC Women’s Center Sponsors ‘Take Back the Night’ 2019
“Take Back the Night” is an annual, worldwide event in pursuit of diminishing the stigma and silence about instances of sexual violence. Every year, the BC Women’s Center sponsors the event, inviting students to listen to accounts of sexual violence survivors and songs from BC-based a cappella group.
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‘Take Back the Night’ Recognizes Victims of Sexual Assault
The staff of the Women’s Center stressed that its wide range of resources are available to anyone who needs them.
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Women’s Center to Host CARE Week Starting Monday
The Women’s Center aims to deconstruct the stigma surrounding sexual assault to make students feel comfortable enough to share their stories.
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Community Takes a Stand Against Sexual Assault at “Take Back the Night”
“Take Back the Night” is rooted in international protests against sexual violence.
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At ‘Take Back the Night,’ Students Reclaim Sexual Assault Experiences
As part of Concerned About Rape Education week, BC students discussed their road to recovery after being sexually assaulted.
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Reclaiming Stories Of Assault At ‘Take Back The Night’
Survivors and supporters shared stories at the annual C.A.R.E. Week event.
