Take Back the Night
Thursday, 4/30/20
WE WILL STILL TAKE BACK THE NIGHT!
We Are Still Taking Back the Night!
Throughout the day on Thursday, April 30th, we will be providing resources, information, education, and messages of support to survivors of sexual and domestic abuse.
By following us, "liking" us and attending the virtual event, you are showing that you are committed to believing and supporting survivors, decreasing the stigma of reaching out, and ending sexual and relationship violence.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook so that you can participate and receive all of the valuable resources and messages of support that will be posted throughout the day and night.
Show Us YOUR Support!
Throughout the day of TBTN, we will be posting video messages of support to our Facebook page. We are asking that students, staff, and faculty at Knox College make videos of statements supporting survivors for Take Back the Night.
For these Take Back the Night statements please say:
- your name
- your year (or position) at Knox College
- where you are originally from (optional)
- your support statement to survivors
Possible supportive statements are:
- I support Survivors
- I believe Survivors
- I listen to Survivors
Please film yourself making your statement supporting survivors and send it to jmcgruder@knox.edu.
Take Back the Night Virtual Live Event
Thursday, Apr 30, 2020, 07:00 PM
Virtual Event
TBTN Virtual Live Event!
Show your support and attend the virtual Take Back the Night event! Open to the first 3000 to register. There will be speakers, poetry, and healing activities as part of this powerful web-event.
*Times listed are Central Standard Time*
- 7:00PM: Welcome by Katie Koestner – History of Take Back The Night and Opening Remarks
- 7:10PM: Carrie Coppola: Grounding Statement (Carrie is the Owner of a Yoga studio in Salt Lake City, UT and Co-Director for Come to Your Mat for TBTNF)
- 7:13PM: Dr. Susan Marine: Inclusivity and Vision Statement (Susan is a Professor at Merrimack College, TBTNF Board Member, and long-standing TBTN Participant)
- 7:18PM: Katie Koestner: Survivor Stories from TBTN Site
- 7:25PM: John Stoltenberg: Gender and Male Inclusivity Statement (John is a TBTNF Board Member, activist, author and long-standing TBTN supporter)
- 7:30pm: Dr. Sandra Miles: Poetry Read (Sandra is the VP of Student Affairs at Flagler College)
- 7:34pm: Amanda Blaugher: Statement of Justice for Survivors and TBTN Justice Hotline. (Amanda is the Title IX Director at Gettysburg College and one of TBTNF’s long-standing leaders and volunteers)
- 7:40pm: Gordon Braxton: Statement of Men’s Involvement and Call to Action for Men (Gordon is an author, activist and member of the TBTNF Board)
- 7:45pm: Tabitha Smith: Poetry Reading (Tabitha is a longstanding supporter and holder of TBTN Events at UVA-Wise)
- 7:50pm: Carrie Coppola: Healing, Yoga and Closing Grounding Statement
- 7:56pm-8:00pm: Katie Koestner: Thank You and Conclusion
Need a Self-Care Break During the Event?
Date: Thursday, 4/30/20
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm CST
Local Resources
Victim Services - 309-837-5555
The program provides free and confidential services in a safe environment with knowledgeable staff members who are ready to provide emergency services, advocacy, counseling, professional training, and public education.
Safe Harbor - 309-343-SAFE (7233)
Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center is a non-profit community agency that provides confidential help to individuals who are experiencing violence in their relationships.
While you may not have control over another person's violent behavior, you do have choices about how you respond. Always remember it is against the law for your partner to abuse you. Domestic violence is not a family matter - it is a serious crime. You have the right and power to break free from the violence.
National Resources
National Domestice Violence Hotline - 800-799-SAFE(7233)
Callers to The Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information, educational services and referral services in more than 200 languages.
Visitors to this site can find information about domestic violence, online instructional materials, safety planning, local resources and ways to support the organization.
RAINN - 800-656-HOPE(4673)
RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800.656.HOPE in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense.
RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Knox College Counseling Services Resources
Counseling Services
To inquire about an appointment, or for any questions or concerns, please send an email to counseling@knox.edu.
Current Staff:
Janell McGruder – Asst. Dean for Student Wellness/Director
Megan Downs – Asst. Director, Counselor, Outreach
Niharika Anant - Counselor
Marsha Dace – Part-Time Counselor
Rhonda Nelson – Part-Time Counselor
Crystal Williams – Part-Time Counselor
Claire Palmer – Intake Coordinator
Vicki Swedlund – Administrative Assistant
Email: counseling@knox.edu
Website: https://www.knox.edu/offices/health-and-counseling-center/counseling-services
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knoxcollegecounselingservices/