Advocates say Denim Day to show solidarity with sexual violence victims

Gephardt Daily— PARK CITY, Utah, April 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Wednesday is Denim Day, a day to wear jeans in support of sexual violence victims who sometimes face judicial mistreatment. “Join us by wearing denim tomorrow to spread awareness of the misconceptions that surround sexual violence,” the Park City Police Department and the Peace House, Park […] The post Advocates say Denim Day to show solidarity with sexual violence victims first appeared on Gephardt Daily.

WKBN.com—Denim Day shows solidarity for survivors in Warren. People around the world are wearing jeans Wednesday to show support for survivors of sexual assault.

WBRZ—Advocates against domestic violence pleading to lawmakers for more money to help support victims. BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence spoke to lawmakers Wednesday in hope legislators would include money in the state's budget for domestic violence shelters and other related programs.For years, shelters and other programs have suffered from a lack of resources. In 2021, the Legislative Auditor released a report stating over 2,500 requests for shelter went unmet every year. Louisiana is currently ranked fifth highest in the nation when it comes to domestic violence...

DVIDS—I Corps and JBLM Units Honor Denim Day to Raise Sexual Assault Awareness. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA — In a unified show of support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), I Corps and various units within Joint Base Lewis-McChord participated in Denim Day, an annual event aimed at combating sexual violence through public awareness. At the heart of the observance, Soldiers from the 201st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade (E-MIB) gathered to hang denim pants, symbolizing the campaign's roots and the ongoing fight against victim blaming.