April 10, 2019
Student speakers Maria Amato Acker ‘93 will share their stories and experiences about sexual assault. Candlelight vigil will follow.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Take Back the Night honors all who are impacted by sexual and relationship violence and is an opportunity for our entire community to recommit to creating a culture where sexual and interpersonal violence no longer exists. Student speakers will share their stories and experiences and guest speaker Maria Amato Acker ‘93 will share how she was impacted by an incident while at Dickinson College, which led to a journey of self-healing and a career working at the U.S. Department Office of Justice. After the speakers, a candlelight vigil will be led by Donna Hughes, director of the Center for Spirituality & Social Justice. Counselors from our Wellness Center and advocates from the Carlisle YWCA Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis program and Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties will be present.
Further information
- Location:
- Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Cost: Free