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| Denim Day for MESA |
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| In 1992, an 18-year-old girl in Italy was picked-up by her driving instructor to begin a driving lesson. Soon after, she was raped on the side of the road by the instructor. She pressed charges and won her case. The instructor appealed, and the case went to the Italian High Court
In 1999, the Court overturned the conviction with a member of the High Court declaring that since the victim wore very tight jeans, the instructor could not have removed them himself, therefore the victim must have willingly participated.
Women of the Italian Legislature protested the decision by wearing jeans to work. As news of the decision spread, so did the protest. In April 1999, a social service agency in Los Angeles, California established the first Denim Day in the United States.
Join Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) and participate in Denim Day on Thursday, April 23, 2009. Wear denim, tell people why you are wearing denim and consider making a contribution to help MESA continue to increase public awareness about sexual assault. |
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