Take Back The Night March Draws More than a Hundred

Friday, September 19, 2008 08:45 PM

Women, children and men prepare to march through downtown (photo opinion250 staff)

Prince George, B.C.- About a hundred people turned out to City Hall tonight to prepare for the annual Take Back the Night March.

The march is meant to raise awareness and bring an end to gender based violence. ( at right, a placard is ready to be carried through the streets of downtown Prince George)

Following the march through the downtown, participants were invited to reception hosted by Men Against Violence Against Women.

( at left, a group of men wear T-shirts that carry the message "Warriors Against Family Violence")

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Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 08:45 PM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: shamrock girl on September 20 2008 12:08 PM

Everyone involved in this event, trying to raise awareness and speaking out against abuse should be proud of their efforts. Special kudos to the "Warriors".

Posted by: Nejeb ma on September 21 2008 8:57 AM

I'm not sure if this is really helping.

Is anyone not aware of family violence these days?

Is raising awareness going to stop some harpy from taking a swing at her husband/boyfriend or her kids?

I categorize this the same as I do runs to cure cancer, aids, etc... It's not a lack of money standing in the way of a cure, and all the walking and running in the world won't cure sh*t, nor will awareness.

Posted by: Junco on September 21 2008 11:21 AM

Harpy? You sound like you have been victimized by a woman at some point in your life. There is help out there for victims of the male persuation as well.