Wawa residents march to "Take Back The Night" this evening.
CHADWIC Home frontline worker Dawn Charbonneau explains Wawa's 25th annual Take Back the Night March is intended to show solidarity with survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence.
Charbonneau says participants are asked to meet at Dr. Rose's Beach to march downtown.
The march from Dr. Rose's Beach to the Legion Hall begins at 6 this evening.
This comes just a day after Wawa Municipal Council declared intimate partner violence and violence against women an "epidemic", as requested by CHADWIC Home Executive Director Paula Valois.
Those who are - or know someone who is - experiencing abuse can contact CHADWIC Home 24 hours a day, seven days a week for support, shelter, or referrals by calling 1-800-461-2242.