Every 68 seconds an individual is sexually assaulted in the United States. Last year, 1,004 survivors of sexual assault reached out to the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence member organizations across the state. Countless other survivors were unable to reach out for support, resources, and medical care.
The community will come together on Friday April 21st to shatter the silence about sexual assault. Arrive at the Morrisville Oxbow Park at 6pm to create signs and prepare to march up the street to the Union Bank gazebo. At the gazebo, there will be speakers and the opportunity to participate in the Clothesline Project.
The Clothesline Project is a visual representation of sexual assault in our community. Sexual assault survivors, and those affected by sexual assault, use words and/or artwork to decorate t-shirts which are then hung on a clothesline. This project can be educational for those viewing it and healing for those who participate. Materials will be provided. If you would prefer to create your shirt in advance, feel free to bring it on the 21st to hang with those created that night.
Take Back the Night is an empowering event that brings survivors, supporters, activists, and community leaders together in a call to end sexual assault. This event is sponsored by the Lamoille County Child Advocacy Center Special Investigation Unit, Northern Vermont University – Johnson, AWARE, and the Clarina Howard Nichols Center. For more information, call (802) 888-2584 ext. 103 or email info@clarina.org.