Indigenous Survivors | Denim Isn’t Always Denim April 22, 2022 Historically, sexual violence was one of many ways white colonists asserted power over Native/Indigenous communities. That history has continued to have a strong impact on Native/Indigenous survivors. On a national… READ MORE
Men Survivors | Denim Isn’t Always Denim April 15, 2022 Sexual violence doesn’t discriminate by gender. And while some demographics experience it at higher rates, those across the gender spectrum have survived sexual abuse and assault. This includes men. Toxic… READ MORE
Older Survivors | Denim Isn’t Always Denim April 8, 2022 Sexual assault, of all kinds, is the most underreported crime. But the rates of reporting elder abuse are even lower. Many elders who are sexually abused are harmed by their… READ MORE
Black Survivors | Denim Isn’t Always Denim April 1, 2022 It’s no secret that Black women have long led the anti-sexual violence movement. Icons like Ida B. Wells, Rosa Parks, and Tarana Burke all played major roles in changing narratives… READ MORE
Trans Survivors | Denim Isn’t Always Denim March 24, 2022 People within the LGBTQ community are significantly more likely to experience sexual assault than their cis-het peers. Trans members of this community endure sexual assault even more. Because sexual assault… READ MORE
AAPI Survivors | Denim Isn’t Always Denim March 19, 2022 Since 2019, there has been a 339% increase in hate crimes against AAPI people. Two-thirds of these crimes have been against women. AAPI women experience violence that is gendered, racialized,… READ MORE
4 Ways to Get Involved with Colorado Denim Day March 18, 2022 Colorado Denim Day is fast approaching! There plenty of ways for you to make a difference right here in Colorado and make our state safer for survivors of sexual assault.… READ MORE
Sexual Assault Support Guide April 22, 2021 Inspired by the groundswell of social activism in the cannabis industry, a group of cannabis advertising, marketing and communication professionals is developing a series of downloadable guides designed to inform… READ MORE
We Believe in Teaching Healthy Sexuality | Denim Isn’t Always Denim April 19, 2021 Teaching and promoting healthy sexuality is one way we can all do our part to end sexual violence. In a national survey, 87% of 18-to-24 year-olds reporting experiencing gender-based violence… READ MORE
We Believe Survivors with Disabilities | Denim Isn’t Always Denim April 14, 2021 It is estimated that 40% of women with disabilities will be sexual assaulted or physically abused in their lifetime; and more than 90% of all people with developmental disabilities will… READ MORE
We Believe LGBTQ Survivors | Denim Isn’t Always Denim April 5, 2021 Those with LGBTQ identities endure disproportionately high rates of sexual assault. And many survivors live at intersections of societal oppression including homophobia, transphobia, racism, and sexism. With each of these,… READ MORE
We Believe Latinx Survivors | Denim Isn’t Always Denim March 29, 2021 Latinx people in the United States seemingly experience sexual violence at similar rates as other racial and ethnic groups. Yet, Latinx people are the least likely to report sexual violence… READ MORE
