TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The last Wednesday of April is recognized as Denim Day. People are encouraged to wear denim and raise awareness about sexual violence.
Indiana State University held an event recognizing Denim Day and educating students about the importance of this issue. There were various campus organizations and community partners there, including Union Health, Council on Domestic Abuse, university police, and the Indiana University Office of Equal Opportunity and Title 9. Organizers hope events like these show survivors they have support.
“We want to create that visibility around sexual assault because it happens to so many people, and so many people are not willing to come forward because maybe they’re afraid to be believed or they’re scared or whatever the reasons might be,” said Olivia Finley, the Deputy Title 9 Coordinator with ISU. “Denim Day is a way to show support for those individuals for survivors as well as spread education and awareness.”
Denim Day started in 1999 and is recognized every year all over the world. More information and resources can be found at this link.
