Take Back the Night March raises awareness of assault and abuse

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Mason Gaumnitz

(From Left) Amber Gaumnitz, Catherine Sargent, Autumn Buhl, and Kyia Karvelas hold signs at the Take Back the Night March on Thursday night.

MASON GAUMNITZ, Staff Writer

On Thursday, the annual Take Back the Night march took place, followed by a gathering in Gloucester’s Younity Center. The event was organized by a local group of activists, therapists, and volunteers in an effort to raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic abuse.  The event after the march featured a night of poetry, music, and speeches relating to sexual assault, all performed by members of the community.