DID YOU KNOW?
In 1992 the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the justices felt that because the 18-year-old victim was wearing tight jeans the day of the attack, she must have helped her attacker remove them, thereby implying consent. Enraged by the verdict, the women in the Italian Parliament launched a protest wearing jeans on the steps of the Supreme Court on the day after the ruling. Since then, wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol of the need for prevention and education about sexual violence.
The day itself is a time for activities dispelling misconceptions as well as educating people about sexual violence and its prevention.
DENIM DAY 2023
Choose to support the Denim Day campaign and sexual violence prevention
Wednesday, April 26th
Wear your denim/jeans and previous Denim Day t-shirts, with a purpose! All Clarkson community members (students, faculty, and staff) are encouraged to participate.
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center Forum
- Pick up free pins, stickers, and educational materials (available while supplies last)
- Share a supportive thought or piece of artwork by decorating the outdoor sidewalk with chalk and/or coloring-provided materials
- Participate in short self-run yoga sessions, taught self-defense, and more interactive activities
- Engage with Guest Speakers from Campus and Community Partners, and talk about their local resources, and topics related to sexual assault awareness
10 a.m. -3 p.m. in the MPRs
- 15 minute yoga every hour, on the hour run by Ashley Anderson (OSL)
- There will be a limited amount of yoga mats. Please bring your own if possible
- Guest Speakers from on campus and within the community
- 10 a.m.- Viable Options
- 12 p.m.- Date Rape Drugs presented by Karenlee Smtih
- 1 p.m.- Reachout
- 2 p.m.- Online Dating presented by JoAnn Rogers
- 3 p.m.- Mental Health presented by Ashleigh Graveline
- 4 p.m.- Medical Care after Sexual Assault presented by Jenna Briere
Be sure to show your support on social media by using the hashtags #CUinDenim and #DENIMDAY
Additional Resources to Show Support
This campus-wide initiative would not be possible without the support of the following University departments:
Denim Day Staff & Student Planning Committee
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office
Title IX Team
Office of Residence Life
Office of the Dean of Students
Office of Accessibility
Office of Student Life
Campus Safety and Security
Student Health and Counseling Center
