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‘Take Back the Night’ Challenges Silence Surrounding Sexual Violence

Isabel Sullivan • March 24, 2022

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.

BC Women’s Center Sponsors ‘Take Back the Night’ 2019

Isabella Cavazzoni • March 24, 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.

‘Take Back the Night’ Recognizes Victims of Sexual Assault

Anthony Rein • April 18, 2018

The staff of the Women’s Center stressed that its wide range of resources are available to anyone who needs them.

Women’s Center to Host CARE Week Starting Monday

Ashley Stauber • March 15, 2018

The Women’s Center aims to deconstruct the stigma surrounding sexual assault to make students feel comfortable enough to share their stories.

Community Takes a Stand Against Sexual Assault at “Take Back the Night”

Bernadette Darcy • March 30, 2017

"Take Back the Night" is rooted in international protests against sexual violence.

At ‘Take Back the Night,’ Students Reclaim Sexual Assault Experiences

Lea Luniewicz • April 14, 2016

As part of Concerned About Rape Education week, BC students discussed their road to recovery after being sexually assaulted.

Reclaiming Stories Of Assault At ‘Take Back The Night’

Arielle Cedeno • March 26, 2015

Survivors and supporters shared stories at the annual C.A.R.E. Week event.

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