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Take Back the Night spotlights abuse

Take Back the Night spotlights abuse

The purple lights stand out on Town Hall's steps, drawing all sorts of attention from people passing by.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

If you’ve driven by Town Hall and noticed it’s covered in purple lights, you’ve seen the newest iteration of Needham High...

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Needham’s Deb Jacob receives Forde Award

Needham’s Deb Jacob receives Forde Award
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter For the past eleven years, Needham High School has hosted “Take Back the Night,” an event to spread awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault. With members of the community participating in the annual event and Needham High students consistently seeking to join the “Take Back the Night” club,...
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Needham High takes back the night

Needham High takes back the night
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter On November 16, an outstanding group of over sixty Needham High School students hosted the eleventh annual Take Back the Night event in the school’s cafeteria. Although it’s a painful and uncomfortable subject to broach, the evening spreads awareness for sexual assault and domestic abuse. With REACH Beyond Domestic Violence...
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Needham girls Take Back the Night

Needham High School celebrated its 10th annual Take Back the Night event in November. The event, which revolves around raising awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault, has become a Needham tradition....
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