Denim clad Bronxites geared up to combat sexual violence in an annual eye opening parade. The Violence Intervention Program hosted a ‘Denim Day’ march and resource fair on Wednesday, April 27 at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community Center in Soundview. In an act of solidarity, re sidents joined VIP by wearing denim jeans to support domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors while protesting against erroneous and destructive misconceptions regarding sexual assault. Following the march around the 1000 Rosedale Avenue location, residents participated in a resource fair to learn how they can help bring an end to sexual violence.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Center after school program’s dance class performed after the march.
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Members of the 43rd Precinct and VIP at the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Center for Denim Day.
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Norma Uriguen, VIP deputy director, helps spread the message behind Denim Day.
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Many Bronx women spoke out against domestice violence and sexual abuse.
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Violence Intervention Progam marches in full force against domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Photo by Silvio Pacifico
