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Introduction<\/h1>\n

The Take Back the Night<\/a> (TBTN) Committee is part of an international movement<\/a> that works to raise awareness about issues surrounding sexual assault, while also protesting the climate of fear and violence that women must confront in today\u2019s society. Here at UCSB the TBTN committee worked year round to aid women in finding and demonstrating their empowerment. It provided a forum for women to make their voices heard, and created a safe environment in which survivors of sexual assault can tell their stories and begin to heal.<\/p>\n

Queer Commission\/Take Back the Night March<\/h2>\n

During Winter Quarter TBTN partnered with\u00a0Queer Commission<\/a>\u00a0and held a joint march to advocate for the rights of victims of sexual violence and for LGBTQIA <\/a>\u00a0students. Participants marched from Cheadle Hall to Pardall Tunnel and then along Del Playa Drive.<\/p>\n

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The protest was headed by Queer Commission<\/a> chair RJ Thomsen and was for the most part well received, though there were also boos and negative responses. The negative responses are what make actions like this necessary. Take Back the Night Co-chair Danielle Burmudez also emphasized that collaborating on the march amplified both groups’ messages.<\/p>\n

Annual Take Back the Night March and Rally<\/h2>\n

Every April as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Take Back the Night organizes a march and rally, including entertainment and a sharing of stories, to draw attention to the reality of sexual violence in the campus and IV communities. Here’s the invitation to this year’s events.<\/p>\n

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