What is Denim Day?
He appeals the sentence. The case makes it all the way to the Italian Supreme Court. Within a matter of days the case against the driving instructor is overturned, dismissed, and the perpetrator released. In a statement by the Chief Judge, he argued, “because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans it was no longer rape but consensual sex.” This might be one of the most outrageous lines of reason ever - my heart races and my urges are unspeakable in this forum. Enraged by the verdict, within a matter of hours the women in the Italian Parliament launched into immediate action and protested by wearing jeans to work. This call to action motivated and emboldened the California Senate and Assembly to do the same, which in turn spread to Patricia Giggans, Executive Director of Peace Over Violence, and Denim Day in LA was born. The first Denim Day in LA was in April 1999, and has continued every year since. As heinous as the Chief Judge’s initial ruling was, there remains an ongoing aftermath of solidarity, strength and support for women by women. This year Denim Day occurs during April, which also happens to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month. How will I show support?I’ll be wearing my jeans to work today, Wednesday, April 26th - with my lab coat, of course! I’ve also made a donation organized, by our University’s Counseling Services, to support Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc. as they reach out to survivors of sexual assault. There is a great website to check out: denimdayinfo.org To be aware is doing something. To share is doing even more. Please do something. Thanks. ShoutOuts
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Mike
4/26/2017 10:12:51 am
What a terrible reason to 'have a day' Awareness is so important. And stupid judges should be (fill in the blank.)
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Dear Mareer,
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Absolute the most outrageous thing to believe - that she helped getting rid of her jeans. Obviously the Chief Judge had no idea how easily jeans could be removed without the help of the one who is wearing it. Someone should have demonstrated this to him. But even if she did remove it herself, surely something worse must have been her only other choice.
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Hi Mareer
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Solidarity on this important topic is key to battling the ludicrous defenses of those who blame the victims. I'm reminded of a case where a twelve year old was brutally beaten and raped by a forty-one year old man. The perp plead guilty to a lesser crime of fondling a minor and was released after time (months) served due to motions of his attorney and evidence (semen stains and blood in his underwear) that went missing.
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Dear Maria,
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"Pea brains" is a perfect description for the officials involved in this case, dear Sannel.
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The idiocy of these 'judges' beggar's belief. This is go so retarded thinking and illogical. Unfortunately the world is full of stupid people in positions of power who have no clue about real life.
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5/9/2017 06:44:42 pm
Prof. Mahreer,
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Genna East
5/14/2017 03:37:41 pm
Dear Maria...
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Shauna
5/26/2017 01:47:32 pm
Mar, that verdict is absolute bulls%@t! Unbelievable! Thank God awareness and fighting back has wrapped itself around the globe. I wasn't aware of Denim Day. Great cause but I'm sure the company I work for would never allow us to participate.
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