Campus Recognizes Denim Day as Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week, the Student Services Division encouraged students and employees to wear denim in recognition of Denim Day. Professors Jessama Allender and Joseph Alford held an online presentation about the significance of the event.

Denim Day is held on the last Wednesday of Sexual Assault Awareness Month to combat victim-blaming and raise awareness about sexual violence. In 1998, the Italian Supreme Court ruled that a rape survivor invited violence because the blue jeans she was wearing made the attack by consensual. In response to the ruling, women in the Italian Parliament wore denim in protest. The organization Peace Over Violence held the first recognition of Denim Day in 1999 in Los Angeles.

Students can reach out to the counseling department for support. The counseling department team consists of:

• Kimberly Jackson, Director of Counseling, 252-940-6252, Kimberly.Jackson@beaufortccc.edu
• Jamie Cohick, Counselor, 252-940-6443, Jamie.Cohick@beaufortccc.edu
• Anita Purser, Student Engagement Coordinator, 252-940-6217, Anita.Purser@beaufortccc.edu
• Alex Shreve, Accessibility Services Coordinator, 252-940-6313, Alex.Shreve@beaufortccc.edu

For immediate mental health support, they can call or text the number “988”, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. By calling or texting 988, they will be connected with mental health professionals.