The Mount Saint Mary College community hosted its annual Take Back the Night campaign on Monday, April 15.
Students, faculty, and staff gathered on the patio of the Dominican Center before walking in solidarity across campus. The group carried candles to honor survivors of sexual violence and to express support as these survivors continue their healing journey.
Take Back the Night is a nationwide event that takes place at college campuses to raise awareness to end sexual violence in all forms, including assault, abuse, trafficking, stalking, gender harassment, and relationship violence.
The walk included student-created imagery from the Clothesline Project, which is another national campaign aimed at ending violence and abuse. Throughout the past two weeks, students have written messages of encouragement to survivors on t-shirts. The t-shirt display will be featured on campus throughout the month of April.
