photo by: John Young

Rebecca Delaney stands between rows of T-shirts that are part of The Clothesline Project during "Take Back The Night" held Thursday, Oct 13, 2011, in South Park. Delaney, who is a survivor of domestic violence, was a keynote speaker during the event.

photo by: John Young

Jayme Wakefield, Ithaca, Mich., and Mallory Simmens, Jefferson City, Mo., participate in a candlelight vigil during "Take Back The Night" on Thursday, Oct 13, 2011, in South Park. The event was held to raise awareness about domestic violence and abuse and to support survivors.

photo by: John Young

Matthew Brettmann, left, and Rae Pfau, both members of The Outrage, act out a scene about dating violence during "Take Back The Night" on Thursday, Oct 13, 2011, in South Park. The Outrage is a group of high school students from Kansas City who do performances about teen dating violence and sexual assault. They perform about four times a month.

photo by: John Young

Jennifer Corral, Wichita, draws a flower on a shirt that is part of The Clothesline Project during "Take Back The Night" held Thursday, Oct 13, 2011, in South Park. The Clothesline Project, which begin in 1990, is a way for women affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt.