As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Ìýreminds the campus community that ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ has policies that prohibit this type of conduct.Ìý
Based on ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ policy, sexual misconduct includes non-consensual sexual intercourse, non-consensual sexual contact, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation.ÌýÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s policy also prohibits intimate partner abuse and stalking. For more information on these terms, .
To learn more about sexual misconduct from a confidential advocate counselor, contact ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s free and confidential Office of Victim AssistanceÌýat 303-492-8855 or assist@colorado.edu. OVA is an advocacy and trauma-informed counseling resource for students, staff and faculty.ÌýIf you are concerned about a friend’s or colleague’s experience, we are here to help and consult with those who are supporting survivors, too.
For more information on ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s policies, visit the and the page.
Denim Day
This month also features National Denim Day on April 25. Denim DayÌýoriginated from a 1999 Italy court case in which the National High Court overturned a rape case because the victim was wearing jeans. It was thought that jeans would have been too tight to pull off without the woman’s consent. The ruling sparked a nationwide protest where anti-rape activists wore jeans.Ìý
On ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Denim Day,Ìýstate agencies, businessesÌýand other groups are asked to allow their employees to pay $5 in exchange for wearing jeans. EmployeesÌýwill receive stickers they can wear to let everyone know why they are wearing jeans.
Wearing jeans is a conversation-starter and visual sign of your support of survivors. Denim Day demonstrates the power of communities coming together to support survivors and take a stand against sexual violence.
