On Wednesday, take part in national "Denim Day" to show support for survivors of rape and sexual assault
(the March 26 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)
(the March 26 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)
This
event is sponsored by The Center for Women and Families.
In Kentucky,
March is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY
WEARING DENIM and having conversations about sexual violence in our
community.
VISIT www.thecenteronline.org for further details.
Event History: In 1992 an 18-year-old in Italy was raped by her driving instructor.She pressed charges and won her case, but the instructor appealed and the case went to the Italian High Court.
In 1999 the court overturned the conviction with a member of the High Court declaring that since the victim
VISIT www.thecenteronline.org for further details.
Event History: In 1992 an 18-year-old in Italy was raped by her driving instructor.She pressed charges and won her case, but the instructor appealed and the case went to the Italian High Court.
In 1999 the court overturned the conviction with a member of the High Court declaring that since the victim
wore very tight jeans, the instructor could not have removed them himself; therefore, the victim must have willingly participated.
Women of the Italian legislature protested the decision by wearing jeans. As news of the decision spread, so did the protest.
Today, all around the world, organizations coordinate community-wide Denim Days to show support of survivors and raise awareness about the crimes of sexual assault.
Women of the Italian legislature protested the decision by wearing jeans. As news of the decision spread, so did the protest.
Today, all around the world, organizations coordinate community-wide Denim Days to show support of survivors and raise awareness about the crimes of sexual assault.
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