Take Back The Net - Share Your Story

Breaking The Silence Through Storytelling

Survivors of sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, and sexual abuse are invited to SHATTER THE SILENCE by posting your stories here on Take Back The Night. Your strength and courage help other survivors know they are not alone, and that we will not tolerate these crimes or let them go silently into the night. Together, our stories will help our world work toward eliminating sexual violence.

Please Note:

All submissions are screened prior to posting.
You may send your submission to us anonymously, but please let us know where you are from.
Your submission must be 500 words or less.
All participants must read and agree to the terms in the release form listed below.

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*Terms and Conditions:

I have read and understand the meaning, terms and conditions of this My Personal Essay Release Consent and Agreement.

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My Personal Essay Release Consent and Agreement

I hereby irrevocably agree and consent that Take Back The Night, (ORGANIZATION) may use all or part of the PERSONAL ESSAY created by my organization and/or me and submitted for Take Back The Night, to post on www.TakeBackTheNight.org.
ORGANIZATION has the right to use my PERSONAL ESSAY in any way ORGANIZATION sees fit. I shall not now – nor at any future time - be entitled to, nor shall I make claim to: 1) any wages, royalties or compensation of any kind for my PERSONAL ESSAY; and/or 2) ownership or executive interests in my PERSONAL ESSAY.
The rights granted herein to ORGANIZATION are perpetual, worldwide, and include the use of my PERSONAL ESSAY in any print or electronic medium available now or that may become available in the future - including, but not limited to, print media and the Internet.
No other agreement, statement, or promise not contained or referenced in this Personal Essay Release Consent and Agreement shall be valid or binding.
ORGANIZATION is not obliged to make any use of my PERSONAL ESSAY or exercise any of the rights granted to it by this release.
All rights granted herein, by me to ORGANIZATION, as well as all terms of this agreement and consent, shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of ORGANIZATION.
I have read and understand the meaning, terms and conditions of this “Personal Essay Release Consent and Agreement.”

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