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We invite you to save
the
date for
Take
Back
the
Night
Week, a meaningful series of awareness and community-building events focused on ending interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, rape, child abuse, incest, domestic violence, and stalking.
This year's theme is "Shatter the Silence, Stop the Violence!"
- Clothesline Project: October 19th, 1:00-4:00 pm in the Women's Center (a visual, interactive, awareness-building event in which different color shirts displayed on a clothesline signify different forms of abuse)
- Community Take-Back: October 20th, 4:00-6:00 pm in the Women's Center Lounge (a social event with fun and healing activities including poster-making, screenprinting, yoga, and more; all are invited to theMCC to build community)
- Take Back the Night March: October 21st, starting at 4:00 in front of Sherman with a march to Chandler Park downtown (marchers will then gather in the park to share space during creative performances and individuals sharing their stories of survival)
If you, an organization, or business is interested in
becoming a sponsor
and donating through
Take
Back
the
Night
to
WIRC, our community partner, you can sign up for sponsorship here.
If you or someone you know is interested in
sharing a story of survival
at the march,
you can fill out this form to sign up.
Students are welcome to join the
Take
Back
the
Night
committee which meets every Tuesday at 1:30 in the Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room.
Contact Info
Women's Center
Multicultural Center Suite 209
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-2242
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Phone: (309) 298-2242
Women's Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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