Denim Day NYC 2012 Events

Manhattan

Borough President Stringer Hosts a Self Defense Workshop and Discussion on Sexual Assault Prevention
April 25, 4:00-6:00 pm at Marta Valle High School Gymnasium, 145 Stanton Street
Event Description: The Manhattan Borough President’s Office is hosting a Denim Day self-defense workshop for women and girls age 12 and up. The training will be led by the Center for Anti-Violence Education.
Status: Pre-registration required
Partner Agencies: St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Crime Victims Treatment Center, Center for Anti-Violence Education and Lower Eastside Girls Club
For registration contact: Hilary Nemchik
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Brooklyn

Denim Day Brooklyn
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Third Avenue and State Street, Brooklyn, NY
Event Description: The YWCA of Brooklyn is hosting an after-school Denim Day youth summit for local teens. Youth workshops and interactive activities will be offered, and the participating organizations are Anti-Violence Project NYC, Hollaback; Scenarios USA; SPARK; Urban Word NYC; Center for Anti-Violence Education and others.
Status: Pre-registration required
Partner Agencies: Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) and New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
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Queens

Ridgewood YMCA Youth Summit
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 4:00–7:00 pm at 69-02 64th Street, Queens, NY 11385
Event Description: The Ridgewood YMCA is hosting an after-school Denim Day youth summit for local teens. Youth workshops and activities will be facilitated: by A CALL TO MEN, Hollaback, NYC Healthy Relationship Training Academy, an initiative of the NYC Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence, Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVI) Program, and others
Status: Pre-registration required
Partner Agencies: Office of Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
For registration contact: Jenna Korn
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Bronx

Start Strong Bronx Denim Day Banner Contest
In schools and community programs, with a contest submission deadline of April 13
Event Description: Start Strong Bronx is organizing a Denim Day banner contest for Bronx middle school students. The three winners will be announced at the Denim Day Kick-off Press Conference on April 24, 2012. Prizes have been donated by City Sights (half-day tour of Lower Manhattan for up to 20), Planet Hollywood (lunch for up to 20) and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (20 free admissions).
Status: In-school event
Participants: Bronx middle school students - either in a community program or in a middle school class
For more information, contact: Alexandra Smith or visit http://www.startstrongbronx.org/

Staten Island

Safe Horizon
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, all day at the Staten Island ferry terminal
Event Description: For the 2nd consecutive year, Safe Horizon is organizing tabling at the Staten Island ferry terminal to distribute information on sexual assault services and resources
Status: Public event

Staten Island Legal Services
April 25, 2012, all day.
Event Description: Staff will wear jeans on Denim Day, and the organization is partnering with Wagner College’s Red Riding Hood Project (RRHP) for their Denim Day event’s on Staten Island to educate the public that sexual offenses are family offenses and can be used on orders of protection in family courts.
For more information contact: Claire McCue, SILS

Wagner College/The Red Riding Hood Project
Event Description: The Red Riding Hood Project (RRHP) will be hosting an all-day Denim Day event on the Wagner campus on April 25th, there will be a Community Resource Fair and then culminating that evening with a Speak Out. The Speak Out will bring together Wagner College Administration, Public Safety, and Residential Education; Wagner College students, and various agencies that are committed to domestic/intimate partner violence, rape, and assault of woman within New York City.

1. Community Resource Fair
   Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 5pm-7pm at Wagner College Campus, Foundation Hall, Manzulli Board Room
   Status: College event open to the public
   Partner Agencies: Safe Horizon, Seaman’s Society, Day One, the Staten Island LGBTQ Center, New York City Anti-Violence Program, and Staten Island Legal Services
   For more information contact: Alexis Cate, SILS and RRHP or Claire McCue, SILS
2. Speak Out
   Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 9pm – 11pm at Wagner College Campus, Student Union Building
   Status: College event open to the public
   Partner Agencies: Safe Horizon, Seaman’s Society, Day One, the Staten Island LGBTQ Center, New York City Anti-Violence Program, and Staten Island Legal Services

Citywide Denim Day Events

Kick-off Denim Day in NYC Press Conference
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., New York City Hall Steps
Event Description: Join City officials, Denim Day partner agencies, community members and city youth to gather on the steps of City Hall for a live media event. Wear jeans! Bring signs and banners! We will have Denim Day NYC buttons and posters to distribute.
Featured speakers: TBA
For participation information, contact: Cathleen Cogswell, New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault or Jessica Varon, Joyful Heart Foundation
Press Inquiries: Cathleen Cogswell, New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault; Jessica Varon, Joyful Heart Foundation; Audrey Gelman, Manhattan Borough President’s Office

Denim Day Rally – Details to Come!
Wednesday, April 10, 2012, starting at 5:30 am, Location TBA
Event Description: Help raise national awareness about sexual assault and send the clear message: “There is no excuse and never an invitation to rape!” Get up early and join Denim Day supporters for a rally outside of a network morning talk show. We plan to start gathering between 5:30 am - 6:00 am to get the position and make our presence felt! Bring friends, family members and co-workers and request they wear jeans! If you are representing an organization or group, bring a banner or sign. We will have Denim Day NYC posters and buttons to distribute.
For more information, contact: Cathleen Cogswell, New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault or Jessica Varon, Joyful Heart Foundation

Teen RAPP Brings Denim Day to Schools Across NYC
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at NYC middle and high schools
Event Description:Teen-led Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) will be bringing the Denim Day NYC message to middle and high schools across the city. Learn more about what RAPP is doing to prevent teen dating abuse and sexual violence on April 25th.
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