April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Each year during SAAM, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Inc. (SPARCC) collaborates with community partners to raise awareness, commemorate SAAM and show support for survivors of sexual assault. Two ways to participate are Tuesday, April 6th: Day of Action or “Wear Teal Day” where supporters raise awareness by sharing a photo of themselves or a group wearing teal tagging @SPARCC_Sarasota. Wednesday, April 28th: Denim Day supporters can help survivors of sexual violence take a stand by wearing denim  Denim Day is a national campaign triggered by a ruling of the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped her rapist remove them, thereby implying consent. SPARCC President & CEO Jessica Hays says, "SPARCC is committed to breaking the cycle through awareness and education and we truly believe that everyone can make a positive impact by showing support and taking a stand.”

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