We believe that every member of our community is entitled to live and work in a respectful, safe environment, and we are committed to work toward creating such an environment. It is on all of us to support those impacted by sexual and relationship violence and demonstrate our commitment to speaking up and stepping in.

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.

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.

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

Counselors will be available during the event to assist students in taking a self-care break if needed. These will not be counseling sessions and confidentiality is not guaranteed. Students are encouraged to drop-in as needed. To join the hangout, please utilize the links below.

Date: Thursday, 4/30/20

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm CST

The Victim Services Program understands that domestic violence and sexual assault are problems shared by people of every age, religion, ethnic background, income, educational level, gender, and sexual orientation.

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 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.

Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.

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 (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.

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.

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/