Greetings Faculty and Staff,
Mary Washington will close out Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Wednesday, April 29th, with Denim Day. The UMW Community is encouraged to wear denim to promote a discussion about myths and stereotypes surrounding sexual assault. Although, we are not on campus, we want to present a collage of employees wearing denim throughout the day on social media.
Please complete the Denim Day Form if you are interested in submitting a picture for the collage by 10am, Wednesday, April 29th. Or email Marissa Miller (mmille23@umw.edu). Early submissions are welcome.
If you are interested in posting a picture on your personal and/or UMW affiliated accounts, please use the toolkit below:
- Tag us on Instagram (@UMWCPE) or Facebook (@UMWCPE)
- Use #denimday and #UMWisHOME
- On April 29, wear denim with a purpose
Denim Day and wearing jeans in April became an international symbol of protest of harmful attitudes about sexual assault after an Italian Supreme Court decision overturned a sexual assault conviction because the survivor wore tight jeans. The first Denim Day in the United States occurred in 1999 organized by Peace Over Violence, a nonprofit based out of Los Angeles. Learn more on the Denim Day website.
In solidarity,
Marissa Miller
Center for Prevention and Education
