Denim Day raises awareness of domestic violence

For many, wearing denim is little more than a fashion statement. But on the final Wednesday in April, known as Denim Day, it means much more.

"We stand in solidarity with victims today," said Alexandria Wall, the senior director of operations for Safe Harbor.

Safe Harbor provides support for victims of human trafficking and abuse.

Wall said the day helps raise awareness for the different forms domestic violence can take.

"It doesn’t matter what I’m wearing, my tight jeans do not give you permission to sexually assault me," Wall said.

Denim Day was created in response to an Italian Supreme Court ruling against a rape victim more than 25 years ago.

"They said that the victim’s jeans were too tight, inferring that she would have to help take them off, meaning she was consenting, which we know does not mean that is consent. And the next day the females in the Italian parliament came with jeans on to stand in solidarity," Wall said.

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