SCC Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention

April 29 is Denim Day. This day began after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a r**e conviction in 1999, because the justices felt that the survivor, who was wearing tight jeans, must have had to help her assailant take them off (implying consent).

The very next day, the Italian Parliament went to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the survivor.

Each year, we wear jeans on this day as a reminder that there is no excuse for sexual assault.

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Local Resources:

SCC R**e Crisis Centers 24-Hour Hotlines:
Community Solutions: 1-877-363-7238
Your YWCA: 1-800-572-2782

Register today for the 32nd Annual DV Conference: Constellations of Community: Connecting a Network of Justice and Healing. dvconf.25.eventbrite.com

Federal cuts to safety net programs will make it harder for thousands of families in our community to access critical care and benefits. Learn how your benefits may be affected by new federal guidelines and what the County is doing to address these changes.

Maitri invites you to attend an informative session presented by the SCC Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention.

Please register here to join the presentation: https://forms.gle/iC1qiv24cVNYYCns7

Update: Now accepting workshop proposals for the County of Santa Clara’s 32nd Annual Domestic Violence Conference, happening October 17, 2025!
Hosted by the Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention, this year’s theme is “Constellations of Community: Connecting a Network of Justice and Healing.” We’re looking for workshops that highlight purposeful, community-rooted responses to domestic violence.
Topics can include survivor-centered practices, cultural competency, legal advocacy, healing, or strategies to overcome systemic barriers.
Proposal deadline: Sunday, July 27, 2025
To access the submission form, scan the qr code or click the link below.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Help shape a powerful day of learning and connection.

The Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention is excited to announce that we are hosting this year’s DV Conference on October 17, 2025 at Villa Ragusa in Campbell. Stay tuned for more information!

On January 21, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, Hadiya was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago. Soon after this tragedy, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others.

Wearing orange honors Hadiya and the people shot and killed every day in the United States, along with the hundreds more who are wounded and the countless others whose lives have been changed by gun violence. Wear Orange with us on June 6-8, 2025, to honor survivors and build community with those working to end gun violence. Learn more about gun violence prevention efforts by going to violencefreescc.org.

In 1999, an Italian court overturned a r**e conviction over the use of jeans. The defense argued that jeans are difficult to take off. Thus, the victim must have helped to take hers off and, in doing so, provided consent.

We wear denim today to raise awareness and remind others that clothing does not equal consent.

The County of Santa Clara is dedicated to providing safe, accessible, and reliable services for all survivors. Swipe to learn more about privacy, access to services, and how your information is managed when you use local DV support services.

We are so excited to welcome Richie Reseda as our keynote speaker at this year's 31st Annual Domestic Violence Conference! He and our three plenary session speakers will guide us through our theme, "Pathways to Inclusion," focusing on how we can come together to build a compassionate, survivor-centered community and work toward ending domestic violence.

This event is open to everyone. Register today to save your spot! dvconference2024.eventbrite.com

Registration is officially open for our 31st Annual Domestic Violence Conference! For a short time, enjoy early bird pricing on tickets. Join us as we work together to support survivors and prevent domestic violence.

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