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Slide 1: Five women of diverse backgrounds stand side by side wearing jeans, seen from behind with arms around each other. Large text reads: “She was wearing tight jeans.”

Slide 2: Denim-textured background with a stitched pocket graphic. Text reads: “1992, Rome, Italy.” A survivor reported r**e by her driving instructor, who removed her jeans. He was arrested and convicted.

Slide 3: Denim background with pocket text explaining the “jeans alibi” case, where a court argued tight jeans implied consent. Women protested, leading to global awareness and the creation of Denim Day.

Slide 4: Denim background with text: “1999, Los Angeles, CA.” Denim Day begins, with the first event held in April 1999 and continuing annually.

Slide 5: Close-up of denim pocket with bold text: “Wear Denim. Raise Awareness. Tight jeans are not consent. Denim Day April 29.” Message encourages standing against sexual violence.

Slide 6: Denim pocket graphic with Deaf SHARE logo and support info. Text includes 24/7 SAFEline services. Call/VRS: 512-267-7233. Text: 737-888-7233. web chat: www.safeaustin.org/chat.

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

We stand with Deaf and Hard of Hearing survivors — always.

Stronger together. Louder together. Healing together.

If you are in an abusive relationship or need help, you can reach us through VRS at 512-267-7233, text us at 737-888-7233, or chat with us at www.safeaustin.org/chat.