WJON — One in three women in Minnesota will be sexually or physically assaulted at some point in their life.
It’s a grim statistic that motivated over a hundred people to attend St. Cloud’s annual Take Back The Night rally and march Thursday evening in Barden Park.
Take Back the Night was founded in the 1970s as a way for women to speak out and support one another regarding sexual and domestic violence. Central Minnesota’s march began in 1982.
Now, in the wake of the #metoo movement, Rebecca Kotz with the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center (CMSAC) says the event is as relevant as ever.
“The theory behind Take Back the Night is that no one should have to fear walking alone in the dark – which is a fear that most, if not all, women still have.”
This year’s event marks milestones for the three local organizations at its helm. The SCSU Women’s Center formed 30 years ago. CMSAC was incorporated 35 years ago. Anna Marie’s Alliance opened its doors to victims of domestic violence 40 years ago.
Read more: https://wjon.com/take-back-the-night-shines-light-on-sexual-domestic-violence/
