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  Take Back the Night - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Take Back the Night (also known as Reclaim the Night) is an international march and rally intended as a protest and direct action against rape and other forms of violence against women, originated by the radical feminist movement.
The first known "Take Back the Night" march in the United States was organized in San Francisco, California on November 4, 1977, by Women Against Violence in Pornography and Media, and marched through the red-light district of San Francisco in protest of rape and pornography which they identified with the sexualized subordination of women.
A Take Back the Night rally at UC Santa Barbara in 2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Take_Back_the_Night   (757 words)

  
 SHARPP - Take Back The Night
Every April communities across the United States join together for Take Back The Night (TBTN) marches, rallies and speak-outs in an effort to end sexual assault in their cities and towns and give survivors a place to heal.
Take Back The Night is an internationally recognized event with rich history, occurring worldwide since the 1970's.
If you are interested in joining the Take Back The Night planning committee, or would simply like more information please contact Jess at Jharring@cisunix.unh.edu or call 862-3494.
www.unh.edu /sharpp/special_events_folder/tbtn.htm   (392 words)

  
 COS - Take Back the Night - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Take Back the Night is an international rally and march that is organized in local communities with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children and families.
Take Back the Night rallies and marches began in England as a protest against the fear that women encountered walking the streets at night.
The first Take Back the Night in the United States occurred in San Francisco in 1978.
www.campusoutreachservices.com /resources/tbtnhistory.htm   (112 words)

  
 'Take Back the Night' Scheduled for Oct. 6
In response to this reality, "Take Back the Night" rallies and marches were initially established in Europe in the 1970s.
Iowa City was one of the first communities in the United States to hold a "Take Back the Night" event; rallies and marches continue to be held in many communities throughout the United States as an expression of solidarity with, and support for, survivors of sexual violence.
This year's "Take Back the Night" is a community and individual expression of commitment to work for greater safety for everyone.
www.news-releases.uiowa.edu /2005/september/093005wrac_rally.html   (295 words)

  
 'You can't take our night away' - Features
This was the scene at the 13th annual Take Back the Night, a rally held all over the world to fight sexual assault and domestic violence, to make the streets safe once more for both women and men of any race, age, class or sexual orientation.
The night took a decidedly poignant turn as students took to the podium amid tentative yet encouraging applause to tell of their experiences with sexual assault.
Take Back the Night has roots all the way back to 1877, when women in London protested the violence they faced on a daily basis, although it didn't occur in the United States until 1978 in San Francisco.
www.signal-online.net /media/storage/paper771/news/2006/04/12/Features/you-Cant.Take.Our.Night.Away-1844262.shtml?norewrite200604291323&sourcedomain=www.signal-online.net   (730 words)

  
 JMU - Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night is an evening dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women and sexual assault, while creating a supportive environment for expression and empowerment.
The Women's Resource Center, in conjunction with the Take Back the Night Coalition, First Year Involvement, Office of Residence Life, The Office of Sexual Assault Prevention, and the University Health Center are co-sponsoring The Clothesline Project and Take Back the Night.
Take Back the Night continues the effort to end violence against women.
www.jmu.edu /womensresource/TBTN.shtml   (241 words)

  
 13abc.com: Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night's roots may lie in 1877 when women protested the fear and violence they experienced in the night-time streets of London, England.
While the origins of Take Back the Night may be disputed, its impact is undeniable.
Throughout its history, Take Back the Night has inspired both women and men to confront a myriad of social ills, including rape, sexual violence, domestic violence, violence against children, and violence against women.
abclocal.go.com /wtvg/story?section=local&id=4058636   (549 words)

  
 Take Back the Night Marches
I have taken the mental leap of "taking back the night" in my own heart: yes, the night belongs to me; I utterly refuse to be enslaved by fear.
Unless you can walk out your front door on any night of the week knowing you are not safe, yet nevertheless not be restricted by fear, you have not taken back the night.
The Abstract Killer in the Shadows that Take Back the Night Marches are "against" is a lie.
people.ucsc.edu /~rosewood/writing/essays/takebacknight.htm   (1150 words)

  
 take back the night   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The purpose of the Take Back the Night is to unify the community of Greeley, Colorado to protest violence against people of all genders, ethnicities, and orientations and to promote awareness of the attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate violence.
The first Tack Back the Night March was held in Germany in 1973 in response to sexual assaults and murders that were occurring.
Today, Take Back the Night Marches are held throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, India and Europe.
www.unco.edu /asap/tbtn.html   (128 words)

  
 Taking back the day and night - News
The student, however, stood-up in front of a crowd of supporters Wednesday night in front of Tommy Trojan to share her story during the speak-out portion of Take-Back-The-Night.
First, "I was walking home on this campus," one night a couple of years ago when "I was assaulted by a homeless man with a knife," said another teary-eyed USC student.
After it was started in England by a group of woman who were sick of being scared to walk the streets at night because others might take advantage of them, it has slowly spread around the world.
www.dailytrojan.com /news/2004/04/01/News/Taking.Back.The.Day.And.Night-648082.shtml   (745 words)

  
 Take Back the Night
In conjunction with the conference, a Take Back the Night
Back the Night *from* a group of individuals who have stolen it from us.
Taking Back the Night on the particular date that the march is held, but
research.umbc.edu /~korenman/wmst/takenite1.html   (4127 words)

  
 Take Back The Night - Madison, 2005 :   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Take Back The Night - Madison, 2005 :
Take Back the Night Rally and March Against Sexual Violence
The Take Back The Night Coalition is grateful for their support.
www.womenshealth.wisc.edu /tbtn   (225 words)

  
 Take Back the Night   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Take Back the Night (TBN) is a worldwide protest against sexual assult and sexual violence of all people.
Take Back The Night is a worldwide demonstration with the specific purpose of empowering the community to reclaim our homes, our lives, our streets, and our campus from violence against women and children.
Take Back the Night program is sponsored by Women's Programs in the Dean of Students Office and the Campus Activities Board (CAB)
www.uncc.edu /life/night/night.html   (199 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Indymedia: Take Back the Night 2005 in Santa Cruz
From the open publishing newswire: More than 125 people marched through UCSC Campus Thursday night, participating in 2005's Take Back the Night and demanding that UCSC address safety issues on campus.
From the open publishing newswire: On the night of Thursday, May 19, the UCSC community 'Took Back the Night' from various forms of violence, especially violence against women.
This year's march had a different feel than in previous years due to the wheelchair friendly route, the inclusion of men, and the continued expansion of the definition of 'violence'.
santacruz.indymedia.org /feature/display/17112/index.php   (357 words)

  
 windymedia >> Citizens Unite: to Take Back the Night!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Take Back the Night is an international march and rally first started in England to protest the violence that women encountered walking the streets at night.
It is organized by women in the community as a night of awareness and uniting between women, men, and children.
Although I didn't have a camera to take photos of the crowd, it's a picture many attendees of this march never forget: hundreds of people gathered to unite against violence and suffering chained to women globally.
winnipeg.indymedia.org /item.php?18F   (884 words)

  
 NBC Newschannel 6 Where News Comes First   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
ISU students and faculty are planning to "Take Back the Night" on Friday in order to stop sexual violence and assault.
Kim Talbot from the center says despite the safety of the campus and community, people are more often assaulted by someone they know, and it's vital to get that information out.
Take Back the Night starts at 7:00 Friday night at 624 E. Center Street (the Bannock County Courthouse).
www.kpvi.com /index.cfm?page=nbcheadlines.cfm&ID=32989   (215 words)

  
 The Daily Princetonian - Take back the night
For this reason, Take Back the Night emphasizes "breaking the silence." We challenge you to understand the particular issues that might exacerbate the problem and the factors that may discourage reporting.
In addition to the usual barriers to reporting (e.g., fearing that one will not be taken seriously, feeling shame and guilt, shock, denial, depression, anxiety and fear of retribution), you may also worry about the impact coming forward might have on your social standing.
Drinking takes place in your friend's room or at the eating clubs with classmates, fellow club members or acquaintances — and students may believe it's inherently safe.
www.dailyprincetonian.com /archives/2006/04/28/opinion/15449.shtml   (818 words)

  
 TAKE BACK THE NIGHT ADDRESS
I was invited by students at both Universities to speak as part of their Take Back the Night programs on campus.
I have found in each encounter with others who have been victimized, men and women, the boys and girls in them still locked in pain, that what happens to we who are abused as children is often much the same.
We have often the passion and the compassion to take the pain away.
www.feminist.com /resources/artspeech/violence/stut.htm   (1479 words)

  
 Chico women take back the night   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Women's Center of Chico State University and the Chico National Organization for Women sponsored the fourth annual Take Back the Night March on Friday.
In the 1980s, there had been a couple Take Back the Night events in Chico, but they died out.
Take Back the Night closed out a week of events centered around National Rape Awareness Week.
orion.csuchico.edu /Pages/Volume35Issue10/News/Cwtbtnight.html   (580 words)

  
 KVAL 13 - Eugene   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and across the country many groups are taking the opportunity to bring attention to the issue of sexual violence.
The University of Oregon co-sponsored "Take Back the Night." It was an opportunity for the community to join sexual assault survivors.
"Take Back the Night" is an international event.
www2.kval.com /x56269.xml   (267 words)

  
 Take Back The Night
The first Take Back the Night rally occurred in 1877 as a protest against the insecurity and violence women endured in England’s streets at night.
Later, in 1978, San Francisco protesters used the “Take Back the Night” slogan as an anthem for a national anti-violence and anti-pornography march.
Take Back the Night (TBTN) marches in Athens have also helped the community explore issues like date rape, sexual harassment, incest and child sexual abuse.
www.arches.uga.edu /~cbstep   (578 words)

  
 Selma Cardoso: Take Back the Night
The intelligentsia, the clergy and the educators of our society must all take a firm stand without fear of recriminations, reprisals and retribution (divine or otherwise) and walk on a path of true spiritual independence rather than meander along a road of spirituality in dependence.
Thus the Anglican Church of India was born as a direct result of missionary efforts by the Church of England through the Church Missionary Society (CMS).
It was but natural that a fountain of miracles discovered in the depths of Kerala would flow onto the next bastion of Christianity, that being Goa.
www.colaco.net /3/SelmaTakeBack.htm   (1100 words)

  
 Take Back the Night   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Take Back the Night Rally is designed to bring awareness and empowerment to individuals and to inspire action that will bring end to sexual violence.
Take Back the Night Rallies are often healing, empowering, and enlightening.
You can share your story personally, submit your story anonymously to be read at the Rally by going here, read the submitted stories here, or just listen and support.
web.mit.edu /stop/www/tbn.htm   (122 words)

  
 Contact Riot Grrrl Ink.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Take Back the Night is an international rally and march that is organized in local communities with the purpose of unifying the community in an awareness of violence.
Take Back the Night rallies and marches began in England as a protest against the fear that women encountered walking the streets at
The first Take Back the Night rally in the United States occurred in San Francisco in 1978.
www.riotgrrrlink.com /tbtn.htm   (399 words)

  
 Take Back The Night 2005, DuPage County
The 14th annual DuPage Take Back The Night will be held October 7, 2006, starting at 4 p.m.
Take Back The Night is a rally and march to fight against rape and other forms of sexual and domestic
A powerful segment of Take Back The Night is the Survivor Speakout.
www.dupagenow.org /tbtn   (551 words)

  
 Take Back the Night Rally Scheduled
"Everyone is invited to participate as the Lewisburg community unites to Take Back the Night," said Dragiewicz.
Take Back the Night is an annual event in many communities around the world.
Speakouts provide a forum for survivors to talk about their experiences in order to educate the community about the prevalence and impact of rape and other forms of sexual assault.
www.bucknell.edu /News_Events/More_News/March_2005/Take_Back_the_Night.html   (274 words)

  
 Books In Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
She counters the "Take Back the Night" ideology with what might be tagged "Take Back the Mind." Specifically, she urges young women to think twice or three times about what they are being urged to endorse in the name of victim feminism.
I was in Colorado, visiting family, and I picked up the "Welcome Back to Campus" edition of the newspaper of a large state institution in Northern Colorado.
Until our college campuses wake up and take on the real purveyors of hatred, many of them ensconced in offices with nice- sounding titles, enmity, fear, suspicion, and loathing it will be.
www.firstthings.com /ftissues/ft9404/elshtain.html   (2016 words)

  
 Take Back the Night - Wal-Mart
In Take Back the Night, MacAlpine gives readers insight into the mechanics of spiritual warfare and a blueprint for successful intercessory prayer?particularly in the midnight hour when warfare is the most intense.
She writes, ?God created the night according to Genesis 1?for far to long we Christians have relegated the night to the demonic realm and in all reality, a level of fear has kept the church of Jesus Christ from taking back this territory.?
Prayer warfare strategies Take Back the Night is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in dreams, visions, and intercessory prayer.
www.walmart.com /catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3876186   (569 words)

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