The Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence
would like to invite our community to join as we recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness month
by participating in one or both of the following events.
April 24, 2008
Denim Day History
In 1992 an 18-year-old 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 over turned 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 d4ecision by wearing jeans. As news of the decision spread, so did the protest. In April 1999 the state of California established the first Denim Day in the United States.
SPEAK OUT AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY WEARING DENIM ON APRIL 24TH
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APRIL 5, 2008
The men of Pi Kappa Alpha and Phi Gamma Delta at William Woods University invite you to participate in the inaugural Walk a Mike in Her Shoes event. This event, to be held on April 5, 2008 on the William Woods University campus, will benefit the Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV).
For this event, men will be walking in high heel shoes for one mile to raise awareness for domestic and sexual violence.
If you would like to participate in this event, there are many ways to get involved.
(1) Sponsorship: For a donation of $100, you and your organization can be listed on the event t-shirt.
(2) Sponsor walk participant(s): If you would like to sponsor someone form your organization to walk in the event, that individual and your organization will be responsible for obtaining donations. There is no limit on how many participants or how money is raised.
(3) Sponsorship of fraternity men: If you or your organization would like to sponsor a member of Pi Kappa Alpha or Phi Gamma Delta, you can specify a member or one will be chosen for you.
For more information call CARDV (573) 642-1418