Sexual Violence Task Force of Tampa Bay

It is official: HB 251/ SB 488, cited also as "The Walk in Their Shoes Act", was signed into law by Governor Scott on June 24th, 2011 and is now in effect.

This sexual violence omnibus bill is a huge victory for survivors' rights, key elements which the Change subcommittee of the Sexual Violence Task Force of Tampa Bay successfully added into the bill:

• The law enforcement officer responding to a sexual battery is now required to provide, or arrange for, transportation of...

Thank you so much for your support and participation in Take Back the Night on April 17, 2010. The event was a huge success!  We impacted many lives and helped to transform suffering into freedom. Together, we raised our voices to honor many journeys of healing and spread awareness about sexual violence in our community!

Coverage for Take Back the Night was on two different news channels! Click below to see these stories of hope and impact.

Yoga to help end sexual violence and help the healing process towards empowerment and beyond for rape survivors!

Join the Sexual Violence Task Force of Tampa Bay, Yoga Tampa Bay, Lotus Pond Yoga Studio's and 15 affiliated organizations in an effort to stop sexual violence.

Community Survivor Yoga is an event dedicated to the empowerment and healing of survivors of rape and sexual violence. This collaborative effort unites the wellness community, local n...