Monday, February 28, 2011

Take Back the Night; Spring 2011

AS Women’s Center
BMU 002
Chico, CA 95928


TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
Raising Awareness about Sexual Assault and Violence against Women

CHICO, CA- 
Take Back the Night is an opportunity for students and community members to come together and recognize the ongoing issue of rape culture and violence
against women.


This is a night to acknowledge and empower survivors of sexual assault, a night to empower and educate friends, family and supporters, a night to reclaim our right to feel safe and secure after dusk. Join us to TAKE BACK THE NIGHT!

Monday, March 7th

10:00-2:00pm 
Free Speech Area, Informational Tabling

Tuesday, March 8th

10:00-2:00 pm
Free Speech Area, Informational Tabling
7:30 pm
BMU 210, Women Only Survivor Speak Out: A place for women to speak out about their experiences in a safe and supportive setting. Women are encouraged to share personal stories, or express their experiences through conversation, poems, journal entries, etc.

BMU 304, Gender Inclusive Workshop: An interactive workshop focused on combating rape culture in our community and society. The discussion will include ideas about how individuals can aid in eradicating the perpetuation of violence against women.
8:30 pm
Common Grounds, Keynote Address by Professor Kate Transchel, History Department
9:00 pm
Free Speech Area, Silent Candle-lit March: A silent march to raise awareness about sexual assault and violence against women.

                                                                                                                                For further information, contact:
                                                                                                Jillian Ruddell, Director of the AS Women’s Center
                                                                                                (P) 530-898-5724
                                                                                                Email:ASWOMENSCENTERSD@CSUCHICO.EDU

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