Mid-Michigan spreads sexual assault awareness on Denim Day
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Mid-Michigan communities are showing their support for survivors of sexual assault by wearing denim.
Denim Day is an annual event that occurs each year on April 30, which seeks to spread awareness about sexual assault and why some victims may hesitate to come forward.
LACASA, a center for child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault based in Livingston County, encourages those in the community to participate by engaging in conversations about consent, victim blaming, and supporting survivors.
Denim Day began after a Italian Supreme Court ruling in the 1998 overturned a rape conviction because the victim was wearing tight jeans, implying this meant she had consented.
LACASA says this sparked outrage and led to the global movement of wearing denim as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions surrounding sexual assault.
The City of East Lansing says any city participating in Denim Day will contribute a $5 to the .
These donations go directly to help survivors address a variety of financial needs such as medical bills, changing locks, personal protection orders and relocation expenses.
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