Heels 2 Heal: Participants walk a mile in St. George for Sexual Assault Awareness Month


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www.stgeorgeutah.com— ST. GEORGE— While walking a mile in heels during KAVA Talks’ Heels 2 Heal event wasn’t exactly comfortable, those who strutted the distance said it was a small price to pay to raise awareness of sexual assault. A few dozen participants walked a mile in “her shoes” for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Saturday’s participants hoped […]

PAHOMEPAGE—Wearing denim for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SCRANTON, LACKAWANN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Wednesday marks National Denim Day, a campaign started by a controversial court ruling in Italy over two decades ago. In Lackawanna County, the day has received official recognition. National Denim Day is more than just a fashion statement, it is a stand against sexual []

DVIDS—Empowering survivors: Confronting sexual assault, supporting healing, and promoting awareness. As April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, it's important to acknowledge the issue at hand. A study conducted in February 2018 by RALIANCE, a national partnership dedicated to ending sexual violence, found that nationally, 81 percent of women and 43 percent of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and, or, assault in their lifetime. These alarming statistics underscore the urgency for increased awareness and proactive measures to combat sexual violence. ...

DVIDS—SAPR Month and Denim Day: NHC Lemoore and its branch health clinics join to bring awareness to sexual assault and harassment. The month of April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) month, and teal is the color for sexual assault awareness. It is also to show support for survivors of sexual violence and to bring awareness about sexual assault and educating people about how to prevent sexual violence. During this month, Naval Health Clinic Lemoore, Hornet Health Clinic, Branch Health Clinic Fallon, and Branch Dental Clinic Monterey worked together to bring attention to this important issue.