PONTIAC – HAVEN, Oakland County's only 24-hour emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will host Take Back the Night on Wednesday, April 12 to highlight to Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The event, which will include a rally, march and speak-out, will begin at 6 p.m. at Oakland Community College Auburn Hills Campus in the auditorium (building F, room 123).
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, during which efforts will be launched to increase the public's understanding about sexual violence in society.
Every two minutes a person is raped in the United States.
In the State of Michigan last year, over 5,000 forcible rapes or attempted rapes were reported to law enforcement. It is estimated less than half of all sexual assaults are reported to police.
Take Back the Night activities include a rally, march and speak-out to empower and acknowledge survivors of sexual assault. Lazy Sunday, a three-woman band of community activists and musicians, will enhance the event with music and poetry and survivors will share their stories during the speakout.
Take Back the Night, along with other events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, is designed to send a clear message to the nation: sexual assault affects everyone and we must decide to end sexual violence now.
If you are interested in supporting HAVENÕs Take Back the Night event or becoming more active in the organization's efforts to raise awareness of sexual assault prevention contact Meredith Newman at 248-344-1284, ext. 346 or [email protected].
HAVEN to host Take Back the Night event in Auburn Hills
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