Denim Day at C4:

On April 24th, Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) is celebrating Denim Day through a special Fabric Arts Day and encouraging everyone to participate in this important cause. By making a $5 donation to support our STARS Program for sexual assault survivors, you can help empower individuals on their healing journey. We also invite you to wear denim on April 24th to show your solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.

Denim Day began in 1998 following an Italian Supreme Court ruling that overturned a rape conviction, stating that the victim must have consented because she helped her rapist remove her jeans. In response, the women of Italian Parliament wore jeans the following day to stand with the victim. This powerful act of solidarity sparked the creation of Denim Day, which has since become a global movement to raise awareness and challenge victim-blaming.

How to Participate:

Wear your favorite jeans on Denim Day.
Share your photos on social media using the hashtag #DenimDayATC4 to help raise awareness.
Take the time to educate yourself about sexual violence and speak out against victim-blaming.

Why It's Important:

Denim Day provides a safe, gender-neutral space to show support for survivors. Many survivors have expressed how Denim Day makes them feel heard and validated in their experiences.

Denim Day takes place during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) in April, a time to amplify efforts in supporting survivors and educating communities about the impact of sexual violence.

Join us in making Denim Day meaningful by donating and wearing denim to support C4’s STARS program.

Your participation helps survivors heal and move forward with the support they deserve.

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