The Village of Hoffman Estates supports the 11th annual Denim Day, and encourages all residents and visitors to wear denim jeans on Wednesday, April 21, to spread awareness about sexual violence prevention.

By wearing jeans on Denim Day, you:

• Send a message to survivors that you support them in their healing
• Commit to become more educated about sexual assault
• Break the silence surrounding sexual violence

Every year since 1999, Peace Over Violence has organized Denim Day in the United States. It is a rape-prevention education campaign, where community members, elected officials, businesses and students are asked to make a social statement with their fashion by wearing jeans as a visible means of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault.

This campaign focuses on breaking the myths surrounding sexual assault and rape. Prevention and education are the key to a brighter and safer future for ourselves and our loved ones. It is time to acknowledge the pervasiveness of sexual violence and reduce this trauma that impacts every sector of our lives.

For more information, visit www.denimdayusa.org.