Today is Denim Day: Wear Denim to Show Your Support...

“Peace Over Violence” Denim Day, a campaign to raise awareness and educate the public about rape and sexual assault.

I hope you will join me in wearing Denim to stand in support of the survivors of sexual violence.

Why Denim Day?

Less than a decade ago Italian judges did not convict a rapist because the victim wore jeans.

Every two and a half minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, there were 1,117 rapes during the year 2003,

with only 260 rape suspects arrested.

82.8% of rapes committed by an intimate are not reported to the police.

35% of college men who voluntarily participated in psychological research conducted at several

universities indicated they might commit a rape if they knew they could get away with it.

Two million children around the world are forced into prostitution every year.

Law enforcement arrests for Internet sex crimes against minors is on the rise.

15,000 to 19,000 people with developmental disabilities are raped each year in North America.

Survivors deserve support and assistance, not shame and blame.

We want to build healthy relationships, families and communities free from sexual, domestic and

interpersonal violence.

Source: www.denimdayusa.org

This day we unite against the sexual assault of girls, women, boys and men. We stand in support of survivors. We break the silence to end sexual violence.

On Denim Day, wear your jeans as a visible sign of protest against the myths that still surround sexual assault!