Men donning high heels Wednesday to ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’

It is a stark image, men wearing red high heels marching around the Utah State University campus, taking a stand against sexual violence.

USU’s SAAVI office (Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information) sponsors the event, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”. It is Wednesday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“This event aims to raise awareness about campus sexual assault,” said Bret Nielson of the SAVVI office. “Sexual assault happens everywhere, but we are seeing a really high number of incidents on college campuses. It is an important issue to discuss.”

This is an annual fundraiser for the SAAVI office to continue serving survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. It is open to the community.

“It is meant to open a dialogue about campus sexual assault,” said Nielson. “The SAAVI office is happy to provide any information or answer questions people have. It is a great opportunity to change the rhetoric on campus about sexual assault.”

The walk begins Wednesday morning at the Taggart Student Center Bookstore.

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