In 1992 an 18-year-old in Italy was picked up by her driving instructor to begin a driving lesson. Soon after, she was raped on the side of the road by the instructor. She pressed charges and won her case. In 1999 the Italian High Court overturned the conviction declaring that since the survivor wore very tight jeans, the instructor could not have removed them himself, therefore the survivor must have willingly participated. Women of the Italian legislature protested the decision by wearing jeans.

Take A Stand Against Rape

Wear Jeans Thursday, April 23, 2009

Lower Bourke 7pm-12am

Sexual Assault Awareness Walk (Teams of 4-10) Free Food! Games with prizes! Prize for winning Awareness Walk Team PEERS (Positively Educating Each Rockhurst Student)

Sign up now! (PDF)

Sign up sheets must be turned into Massman 1 by April 23, 2009.  Questions or concerns, contact Katie Bennett.