Governor Brian Sandoval is encouraging all Nevadans to wear jeans this Wednesday, April 25, in support of Denim Day, joining an international campaign against sexual assault, sexual violence, and demonstrated support for victims of those crimes. Denim Day, and its slogan “fashion statement as social statement” stems from a 1999 incident in Italy where a court assigned blame to a young woman who was sexually assaulted because she was wearing tight jeans when she was raped. Italian elected officials responded by wearing jeans in protest and denim has since become a symbol of the need to prevent sexual assault. Participants can submit their pictures and join the conversation on twitter by following #DenimDayNV or #DenimDay18.
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