Every 2 minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaluted
1 out of 6 women in the U.S. will be sexually assaulted at some time in her life
College aged women are 4 TIMES more likely to
be sexually assaulted
These shocking statistics are an unfortunate reality about the prevelance of sexualized violence against women. The "Walk A Mile in Her Shoes" campaign seeks to bring awareness and discussions to such atrocities in an event that is as comical as it is poignant. During the one mile walk-a-thon, male graduate and medical students marched through West Philadelphia in pink and red women's pump to show their support for this notable cause. With all of the hysteria created with seeing adult men in heels, baggy jeans rolled to the knee and gym shorts, it is ultimately our hope that we opened the lines of communication for assault survivors and given a voice to those who have lost their life at the hand of an abuser.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexualized violence/abuse and need assistance locating resources, please contact: www.rainn.org.
In His service...
In His service...
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