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CENTER NEWS RELEASE / April 14, 2009

Women's Center Presents 'Take Back the Night' April 17

The Boise State University Women’s Center, along with several community partners, will host annual Take Back the Night activities from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about the prevalence and prevention of sexual violence during National Sexual Assault Awareness month.

Events begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Family Advocacy Center and Education Services (FACES) building, 417 S. 6th St. in downtown Boise. Speakers will include Melissa Wintrow, residential program director and former coordinator of the Women’s Center at Boise State; Jeff Matsushita, director of Men Today Men Tomorrow; and Jamie Lange, Boise State student. Information will be made available on Idaho sexual assault statistics, deconstructing attitudes that perpetuate violence, the role of men in speaking out against sexual assault, violence prevention and survivorship.

Participants are then invited to walk from FACES up Capitol Boulevard toward the Statehouse carrying messages denouncing sexual violence. The march will pause briefly at Front and Main streets before concluding in Capitol Park. Participants are then welcome to break into small groups to share their personal stories. Trained professionals will be on hand to facilitate discussion.

Since the inception of Take Back the Night, thousands of marches and rallies bearing its name have taken place worldwide. Events are held to increase consciousness of the beliefs and behaviors that promote sexual assault and to eradicate violence against women. Rallies offer survivors of violence an opportunity to voice their experiences and publicly affirm their transition from victim to survivor.

For more information, contact the Women’s Center at (208) 426-4259.

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Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Tuesday, April 14, 2009