Posts Filed Under: Take Back The Block

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2012 Hero: Stephanie Guthrie

Nominated for: making public space—on and offline—safer for everyone.

By Kyle Bachan • Illustration by Kyra KendallDec. 18th, 8:45 am

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The Fight to Walk Home Safely

After more sexual assaults in the Bloor and Christie neighbourhood, residents rally in Christie Pits.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 16th, 10:00 am

Partiers “Take Back the Block” to Protest Recent Sexual Assaults

A pair of block parties brought a sense of peace back to neighbourhoods recently affected by a string of late-night crimes against women.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Sep. 17th, 9:15 am

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Taking Safety Back

Take Back the Night and Take Back the Block attempt to replace fear and violence with community, celebration, and support.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Christopher DrostSep. 14th, 3:51 pm

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New Mobile App “Not Your Baby” Calls Out Sexual Harassment

Users share experiences and responses to harassment at work, school, and in the streets.

By Desmond Cole • Photo by Corbin SmithSep. 13th, 1:30 pm