Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month + Denim Day
On April 27th, millions of people around the world will wear jeans to support sexual assault survivors and to dispel dangerous misconceptions around sexual violence. Denim Day is the longest running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history. It began after a 1999 ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a sexual assault conviction was overturned because the victim was wearing tight jeans. The following day, women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans to show solidarity with the victim and to bring awareness to consent. Denim Day started as a local reaction to injustice and has become one campaign in April, which is now recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month.
Wayne-Westland Community School District is committed to improving safety and respect in our communities by practicing consent, intervening to mitigate harm and promoting help seeking. We encourage you to become involved; together we can support survivors and end sexual violence in our culture.
Sexual violence survivors can experience psychological, emotional, and physical effects and mental health care is important to the healing process. Getting the right help at the right time can make all the difference. Wayne-Westland Community School District partnered with Care Solace to help people in need quickly find quality care matched to their unique needs. Care Solace’s coordination service is free to Wayne-Westland Community School District’s students, staff and their families. Their team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you or a family member would like help finding a mental health care or substance use treatment provider, contact Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by Wayne-Westland Community School District:
Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in any language.
Visit caresolace.com/wwcsd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Below are additional resources, if you need help or are worried for someone else:
If there is an emergency concern, call 911.
National Sexual Assault Online Hotline: Chat online with a trained staff member who can provide you confidential crisis support. 800.656.HOPE (4673)