WEAR YOUR JEANS!!!!! AND STOP BY THE MALCS TABLE TO DESIGN YOUR OWN JEAN PIN!!!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month ~ join communities throughout our state in taking action as part of Denim Day California!

Denim Day in LA

Join us to design your own jean pin!

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
12-4 pm
Main Walkway

What is Denim Day?
Denim Day California campaign began in 1999 with CALCASA and Peace Over Violence, formally known as LACAAW, as part of an international protest of an Italian High Court decision to overturn a rape conviction because the victim was wearing jeans. The Italian Supreme Court dismissed charges against a 45-year-old rape suspect because his 18-year old victim was wearing jeans at the time of the attack. The Court stated in its decision that “It is common knowledge...that jeans cannot even be partly removed without the effective help of the person wearing them...and it is impossible if the victim is struggling with all her might.” The judgment sparked a worldwide outcry from those who understand coercion, threats and violence go along with the act of rape. The unpopular verdict became an international symbol of myth-based injustice for sexual assault victims.www.calcasa.com

How can I help?
-- Wear Your Jeans on April 25, 2007

-- Support your local Rape Crisis Center

-- Talk About It

-- Don’t Be Quiet

-- Challenge Harmful Myths
-- Create Change

-- Organize to help make our community safe from sexual assault

Sponsored by:
Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social (MALCS)