Take Back The Night Events have been documented in over 36 countries and more than 1000 communities, with more locations taking a stand every year. TBTN Events have reached over 30 million people through strength, support, and the commitment to ending sexual violence. No Event is too small. The impact is what matters. The goal is to raise awareness to combat all sexual violence.

GETTING STARTED: CHOOSE YOUR EVENT TYPE AND THEME

• What type of Event do you want to have?

In-Person Event Options (60 – 120 mins):

1. Traditional TBTN Event

Opening Statement (5min) + Keynote (25min) + Walk (25min) + Speak-Out (20min) + Vigil (5min) + Closing Statement (10min)

2. Music + Poetry Event

Opening Statement (5min) + Keynote (25min) + Music/Poetry (45min) + Vigil (5min) + Closing Statement (10min)

3. 5K Run For The Night

Opening Statement (5min) + Keynote (25min) + Run (35min) + Vigil (5min) + Closing Statement (10min)

4. Bike Back The Night

Opening Statement (5min) + Keynote (25min) + Bike (25min) + Speak-Out (25min) + Vigil (5min) + Closing Statement (10min)

5. Shine Your Light Yoga Festival

Opening Statement (5min) + Keynote (25min) + Yoga (75min) + Closing Statement (10min)

6. Design your own Event

Virtual Event Options (60 – 120 mins): 

1. Traditional TBTN Online Event

Keynote (25min) + Music/Poetry (different performers 50min) + Closing Statement (10min)

2. Virtual TBTN Walk (30min)

• Choose a number with local significance. For example, if your city has 128 sexual assaults per year, break the walk into 1 or 2-mile segments, noting mile markers for the route of each segment to total 128 miles.
• Next, map out a route of your chosen length and its segments using a Map or Fitness App. Some examples of fitness apps for Android and iPhone users are Strava, MapMyRun, Fitbit, and
• Communicate to each participant the route for their assigned segment.
• You may conduct the walk simultaneously or with staggered start times.
• Encourage participants to wear TBTN t-shirts, and to make and carry signs to raise awareness.
• TBTN glow sticks or wristbands are a great addition to nighttime walks!

3. Shine Your Light Yoga Festival

Opening statement (15min) + Yoga (70min) + Closing Statement (10min)

4. Design your own Virtual Event

• Who is your Event intended for?
  • Young Adults
  • High School Students
  • College Student
  • Parents and Teachers
• What is the theme of your Event?
  • Raise awareness around sexual violence and prevention.
  • Support survivors of sexual violence and their healing process.
  • Improve local policies and the handling of sexual violence cases.
  • Enhance safety measures across school campuses.
• When are you holding your Event?
  • Weekday or weekend? Will the selected date impact attendance?
  • Does the date fall on or near a national holiday, including all religious holidays and awareness days? Don’t conflict with other significant dates.
  • What is the weather like around the date? If you are hosting an outdoor Event, is it likely for the weather to impact your Event? What is your back-up plan for inclement weather? Should you rent or borrow a tent?
• Where are you holding your Event?
  • On campus or in town?
  • Private for your community or open to the public?