SAVAR (Sexual Assault Victims Advocate Resource) of Cayuga Counseling is sponsoring this year's “Take Back the Night” march and rally Wednesday, April 25, with the assistance of a committee made up of representatives from Cayuga Seneca Action Agency's Domestic Violence Intervention Program, The Cayuga County District Attorney's Office and volunteers from SAVAR.
The “Take Back the Night” march begins at 6 p.m. with a police escort starting at Auburn's Memorial City Hall. Those gathered will travel down South Street and Genesee Street and then back to City Hall. Following the march, the group will gather back at the steps of city hall, to begin the rally at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Timothy Lattimore, District Attorney James Vargason, Sheriff David Gould and officials from the Auburn Police Department, State Police and other community agencies will unite with survivors and citizens to help end the violence in our community.
The theme of the event is “Break the Silence, Stop the Violence.” To reinforce this theme, statements from survivors of sexual assault, abuse, domestic violence and any crime of violence against the person will be read throughout the rally. Also on hand, Cathy Brochu, the author of the books “Lost Innocence” and “New Beginnings, in Search of Self” will address the gathering with the purpose of empowerment and looking forward.
Young people from the Y-Pals and Booker T. Washington will take part in the program, as will singing groups from Wells College. The SCAT Van will be a part of the march so that individuals who might have difficulty walking the route will be able to participate. Community members may call SAVAR at 253-9795 for more information. Sign language interpreters will also be available throughout the rally. There is a large amount of “handicap accessible” parking around city hall, including across the street at the Seward House Lot.
According to the Colorado Department of Health, almost 85 percent of women with disabilities are victims of domestic violence. Often, women with disabilities tend to stay in abusive relationships longer than those without a disability. This may be due to the fact that there may be a lack of services available to victims with a disability or higher levels of dependency from the partner to meet their daily needs. Partners may control the victim by not giving them transportation or medication, even withholding SSI checks. Even some shelters may not be handicap accessible for those victims with physical disabilities.
“Take Back the Night” marches and rallies have been held all over the world annually since the 1970s to show unity against violence. They began originally in support of women and children who had been victims of rape, sexual assault and abuse. The idea was that these people no longer wanted to be afraid to go out into the night because of the threat of violence in their community.
“Take Back the Night” is an inspiring event because of those who participate. Come out and show your support for those affected by violence and help “Take Back the Night” to end violence for our loved ones and neighbors.
Amanda Derby is the housing advocate for Options for
Independence, located at 75
Genesee St., Auburn. She can be reached at 255-3447
The theme of the event is “Break the Silence, Stop the Violence.” To reinforce this theme, statements from survivors of sexual assault, abuse, domestic violence and any crime of violence against the person will be read throughout the rally. Also on hand, Cathy Brochu, the author of the books “Lost Innocence” and “New Beginnings, in Search of Self” will address the gathering with the purpose of empowerment and looking forward.
Young people from the Y-Pals and Booker T. Washington will take part in the program, as will singing groups from Wells College. The SCAT Van will be a part of the march so that individuals who might have difficulty walking the route will be able to participate. Community members may call SAVAR at 253-9795 for more information. Sign language interpreters will also be available throughout the rally. There is a large amount of “handicap accessible” parking around city hall, including across the street at the Seward House Lot.
According to the Colorado Department of Health, almost 85 percent of women with disabilities are victims of domestic violence. Often, women with disabilities tend to stay in abusive relationships longer than those without a disability. This may be due to the fact that there may be a lack of services available to victims with a disability or higher levels of dependency from the partner to meet their daily needs. Partners may control the victim by not giving them transportation or medication, even withholding SSI checks. Even some shelters may not be handicap accessible for those victims with physical disabilities.
“Take Back the Night” marches and rallies have been held all over the world annually since the 1970s to show unity against violence. They began originally in support of women and children who had been victims of rape, sexual assault and abuse. The idea was that these people no longer wanted to be afraid to go out into the night because of the threat of violence in their community.
“Take Back the Night” is an inspiring event because of those who participate. Come out and show your support for those affected by violence and help “Take Back the Night” to end violence for our loved ones and neighbors.
Amanda Derby is the housing advocate for Options for
Independence, located at 75
Genesee St., Auburn. She can be reached at 255-3447
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