Join millions of people across the world who will wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence. 

Ways you can participate: 

• Wear denim, and share on social media - tag @ raperecoverycenter

• Support healing services and violence prevention programming by donating 

• Challenge rape myths

History of Denim Day:

The Denim Day story begins in Italy in 1992 when an 18-year-old girl was raped by the 45-year-old driving instructor who was taking her to her very first driving lesson. He took her to an isolated road, pulled her out of the car, removed her jeans, and forcefully raped her.

She reports the rape, and the perpetrator is arrested and prosecuted. He is then convicted of rape and sentenced to jail. Years later, he appealed the conviction, claiming that they had consensual sex. The Italian Supreme Court overturned the sentence, and the perpetrator was released. A statement from the Court argued that because the victim was wearing very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans, it was not rape but consensual sex. This became known throughout Italy as the “jeans alibi.”

Enraged by the verdict, the women in the Italian Parliament launched a protest wearing jeans on the steps of the Supreme Court. International media picked up this protest, which inspired the California Senate and Assembly to do the same on the steps of the Capitol in Sacramento. Patti Occhiuzzo Giggans, Executive Director of Peace Over Violence, saw this in the media and thought everyone should be wearing jeans to protest all of the myths about why women and girls are raped. Denim Day in LA was born. The first Denim Day in LA event was held in April of 1999 and has continued annually since.

https://denimday.org/

Join us for a cup of coffee with first responders, engaging in healing arts activities and listening to guest speakers, fostering community connections, and raising awareness on sexual assault. Don't miss this chance to build relationships, strengthen our community, and bring awareness to sexual assault; we hope to see you there!

Location: Pratt Aquatic Center- Aquatic Center Pavilion #2 - located at the southeast corner of the park (corner of 200 West and Vine Street)

Who can attend: Family, friends, community members, local law enforcement, EMTs, Firefighters, etc. 

On this day, we gather to end the silence and change the way we respond to sexual assault. We Start by Believing. Please join us in this global message of support for survivors. 

Take the pledge: https://startbybelieving.org/pledge/

Take the pledge to social media and tag @raperecoverycenter

“My name is _______. I pledge to start by believing when someone tells me they were abused or sexually assaulted, support survivors on the road to justice and healing, and help end the silence.”

Quick facts: In April 2011, EVAWI launched “Start by Believing,” a global campaign designed to increase awareness of sexual assault and improve societal responses to victim disclosures.

https://startbybelieving.org/start-by-believing-day/

Holy Cross Ministries y El Centro De Recuperacion de Abuso Sexual presentan: Que es un Grupo De Apoyo, una sesión informativa. Abierto a toda la comunidad y facilitado en español. Ven a aprender sobre el grupo y sobre mas servicios disponibles.

Si tienes preguntas, por favor llama al Centro de Recuperacion de Abuso Sexual 801-467-7282

Are you a parent or caregiver of an LGBTQIA+ youth?

LGBTQIA+ individuals experience relationships, dating, & sexual violence in unique ways. Learn how to be the best ally to your child, prevent relationship violence, and respond if harm occurs.

(SNAFI) Flash Tattoo Event: Proceeds will benefit the Rape Recovery Center

Mark your calendars! This month, our friends at @onlyforevertattoo will be hosting their annual Still Not Asking for It Flash Tattoo Event. Started by @ohashleylove, owner of Only Forever Tattoo, @stillnotaskingforit_flashevent raises funds for local organizations all over the world. They partner with organizations like the Rape Recovery Center which support survivors of sexual violence and provide prevention work in their communities. We are grateful for this work and for this partnership!

Address: 285 W 800 S #201, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Visit our group services page to sign up for this group. This group aims to offer a sex positive space where healthy sexuality can be cultivated across all orientations. In this group themes of sex, attachment, and trauma will be explored through conversations, education, workbook practice, and support.

Come learn about our services, jobs, and volunteer opportunities

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 890 5277 5886

Come learn about our services, jobs, and volunteer opportunities

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 890 5277 5886

Peer Advocacy Council Meets at 5:00 at Kearns Library, 4270 W 5415 S, Kearns, UT 84118

Peer Advocacy Council (PAC) is a group for 7th-12th graders who work together to explore building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, responding when violence happens, and preventing violence in the first place.

Join us for the 2022 Healing in Community Forum to learn about the needs assessment findings and shape the future of the Rape Recovery Center.

If you cannot make it in-person, you can register for a live webinar below.

Please join Beta Theta Pi on October 6th at Salt Lake Country Club to celebrate over nine years of philanthropic partnership with the Rape Recovery Center in Salt Lake City.

The event will be a cocktail style gala with a silent auction, dress code for the event is formal and food will be provided.

The goal of this event is to raise money to allow the Rape Recovery Center to fulfill their mission to empower those victimized by sexual violence through advocacy, crisis intervention, and therapy and to educate the community about the cause, impact, and prevention of sexual violence.

Buy tickets here

Reading Dangerously invites educational professionals, parents, and the community at large to discuss challenged books and their impact on society. Conversations are informational and participants are encouraged but not expected to have read the book or be up to date on the conversations beforehand. Moderators and panelists opinions and statements are their own and do not represent the views and values of the sponsoring organizations.

The conversation will include a background presentation led by Dr. Crystal Rudds.

The conversation will then transition to a Q&A conversation with the public.

This event is made possible with support from the Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah, The Rape Recovery Center, Pen America - Utah Chapter, and Utah Humanities.

Learn about how nutrition and mind mapping can be helpful in recovery. Our second workshop with Continuum Mind + Body Collaborative is this Saturday. The event is free and you can register here

Our virtual open houses are a way for the community to learn about our services and what you as a community member can do and ways to get involved. We will give a presentation on services, events, and ways to can support us directly at the Rape Recovery Center.

Join at this Link

This group is open to people of all gender identities and expressions who have experienced sexual assault or violence. This group is also available to community members who support survivors and would like to learn more about the impacts of trauma. This group aims to provide a space where individuals can learn how trauma affects the mind and body.

It runs every Wednesday until November 9th.

Trauma Group is Now Full

This group aims to provide a space for survivors to be in a community with one another while navigating the impacts of trauma.

It will run every Tuesday in the fall.

PROCESS GROUP IS FULL

The Rape Recovery Center is partnering with Continuum Mind Body Collective to host a free workshop on August 27th.

There will be two sessions:

Power of Sleep hosted by Tara Meade to learn the basic foundations of sleep, sleep deprivation, and building a playbook for more quality sleep.

Our Body Love Story hosted by Princesse DesRose which utilizes The Body Keeps the Score by renowned trauma specialist, Bessel van der Kolk and energy chakras to speak of body love and self acceptance. Participants will map out their body story.

Register here