What
The UNLV Jean Nidetch Women's Center will host the 21st Annual Take Back the Night event. Take Back the Night is an annual rally to promote awareness of gender-based violence. The event offers attendees an opportunity to speak out against violence, remember victims and support survivors. The program includes a resource fair and is highlighted by a cross-campus march to express that all humans have the right to a life free of violence.
When
Thursday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Resource Fair
5 p.m. - Opening Ceremony at the Alumni Amphitheatre
7 p.m. - Cross-Campus March against violence begins at Alumni Amphitheatre
Where
UNLV Alumni Amphitheatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Details
The event is free and open to the public. UNLV students and several campus and community organizations will gather to raise awareness sexual assault and domestic violence and share campus and community resources. Community organizations scheduled to attend include the Rape Crisis Center, Safe Nest, S.A.F.E. House, and more.
Hosted by CARE Advocates of the UNLV Jean Nidetch Women's Center, CARE Advocates receive advocacy training for victims of sexual assault, domestic/dating violence and stalking.
CARE Advocates staff the UNLV CARE Line, a 24-hour hotline for victims, survivors and their families to get resources, information and support related to sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking. The UNLV CARE Line can be reached at (702) 895-0602.
Media
Media are invited to attend all events.
