Shatter the Silence™
Breaking The Silence Through Storytelling

“It takes two people to speak the truth: One to speak and another to hear.” – Henry David Thoreau

Take Back the Night’s supporters have always understood the power of speaking out. Rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic violence are often labeled “crimes of silence” because of low reporting rates and social discomfort with their public discussion.

Survivors of sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, and sexual abuse are invited to Shatter the Silence™ by posting your stories here at the Take Back the Night Headquarters.  Your strength and courage will help other survivors know that 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.

Shatter the Silence™ is open to survivors of violence, supporters of survivors, and advocates wishing to eliminate violence from our communities. All submissions are screened prior to posting. You may send your submission to us anonymously, but please let us know where you are from.