“To bring awareness towards sexual violence and challenge the many misconceptions of rape, sexual assault, harassment and violence. I wear it for the women who came before me and the ones that will come after.”
“I will wear denim to stand up against all forms of sexual violence and to continue creating spaces where survivors feel safe, believed, and supported in their healing journey. I wear denim in solidarity with survivors of child sexual abuse and male survivors, whose experiences are too often overlooked. No one should carry their pain alone.”
“Because I stand with all victims of violence including sexual violence and support all efforts to educate others about sexual assault. It is through collective action like this that lasting systemic change occurs.”
“I wear denim because I support survivors, being one myself. We deserve to be believed, we demand justice, and we all want a world where no one has to experience violence.”
“I will wear denim to show my support for survivors of sexual abuse and for myself as a survivor as a reminder that we are not alone and every voice can make an impact.”
“I wear denim today to support my daughter, and others who have been sexually assaulted. I wear denim today to raise awareness of the trauma that results from sexual abuse. I wear denim to demand that we all do better when supporting survivors. I wear denim to let assailants know that I will not tolerate their behaviors or excuses.”
“I will wear denim to support those whose voices weren't heard so that I can help give them their voice back by bringing awareness. My social fashion statement will show my students that I am ally and willing to learn more and educate others and violence prevention.”
“I first publicly identified myself as a rape survivor on the very first Denim Day in LA. It was scary, but it changed my life to release this secret and know I wasn’t alone! Very proud of POV’s work, and I hope by continuing to support Denim Day to help others get the same benefit.”
“To stand in solidarity with survivors, to spread awareness about sexual assault. Even if it is one person at a time, I WILL make a change in the way our societies treat victims of sexual violence.”
“Because I never thought that this would happen to me. Because I believe survivors. Because sexual assault is an issue that is way too common and not spoken about enough. Because so often survivors feel powerless or like they do not have a voice.”
