We need more events like this. Many area businesses also contributed either money, goods or services, and several UW-RF student organizations also donated time or money. One of the organizers, Lisha McLean, said sponsors were supportive. I hope more people hear about this and realize what it's about. Michelle, a sexual assault and abuse advocate for Turningpoint, outlined why Take Back the Night is important to the survivors of abuse.
Violence affects everybody.
That's why it's important for everyone to get involved in stopping it.