WHAT: UNLV students and a host of campus and community organizations will gather to raise awareness about the growing problem of sexual assault and domestic violence during the university's 15th annual Take Back the Night event.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 2, from Noon to 9 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies at 12 p.m.
Cross-Campus March of Supporters at 6 p.m.
WHERE: UNLV Pida Plaza (outside the Student Union)
DETAILS: Sponsored by the Jean Nidetch Women's Center (JNWC) at UNLV, Take Back the Night is an annual resource fair and rally to raise awareness of the growing problem of sexual and domestic violence. The event also offers attendees a chance to speak out against violence, remember victims and support survivors.
This year's event will feature a cross-campus march of supporters, film screenings and the Tunnel of Oppression - a multimedia exploration of oppression and the way it affects society. Community organizations scheduled to attend include the Rape Crisis Center, Safe House, Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence, Planned Parenthood, and more.
For more information contact Christina Hernandez of the JNWC at (702) 895-0689.
