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Why PCH Is Wearing Denim This Year & Every Year

Every April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month —a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and how we can prevent it. A key part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is Denim Day, which this year falls on Wednesday April 30th.

What is Denim Day?

Denim Day has existed for over 25 years. Its name comes from an Italian Supreme Court case where a woman was raped, and the justice ruled against her, believing that it couldn’t have been rape because she was wearing tight jeans. This harmful assumption led to women in the Italian Parliament wearing jeans in solidarity with survivors.

Since then, the organization Peace Over Violence created Denim Day as a global movement to challenge victim-blaming and support survivors. Today, millions of people worldwide wear denim on Denim Day to protest harmful myths about sexual violence and advocate for change.

Getting Involved

There are lots of wears you can support Peace Over Violence and Denim Day.

  • Wear denim on April 30th.
  • Start a conversation about sexual violence prevention and the importance of consent.
  • Challenge victim-blaming language and advocate for survivor-centered policies.
  • Attend an awareness event or share resources on social media.
  • Pledge your support, start your own fundraiser, or donate to Pillars Community Health.

Learn more and take action at https://denimday.org/

PCH Stands in Solidarity

Pillars Community Health stands with survivors of sexual assault —not just on Denim Day, but every day.

As a certified rape crisis center, we have been providing support survivors of sexual assault since 1990.  Our NO COST, multilingual resources and services are available for children and adults  including:

  • 24-hour confidential crisis intervention
  • Medical and legal advocacy
  • Emergency shelter for those in danger
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Prevention education and community outreach

We are actively working to change harmful attitudes about sexual assault through community education and advocacy.

If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. Call our 24-hour confidential sexual assault hotline at 708-482-9600.

Join Us in Taking a Stand

This Denim Day—and every day—we wear denim to stand with survivors, challenge myths, and create a future where everyone is safe and supported.

Will you join us?

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