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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a nationally-recognized event where men walk a mile in high heels to raise awareness about sexual assault. “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes began in 2001 as a dramatic way to bring awareness of power based violence in our society.  Since then the walk has grown internationally and is carried out in communities across the globe every April in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month,” Rebecca Leatherwood, assistant director of Chesley Health and Wellness Center for equity, inclusion, and wellbeing explains.

Along with the actual walk, there will be activities for all participants including making signs to walk with, face painting, crafting, and other opportunities to engage in activities to increase awareness.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was created in 2001, and Illinois College has regularly hosted an event throughout the years. Due to the pandemic, the event had been put on pause, but Leatherwood is enthusiastic about making this an inclusive event for the greater Jacksonville area, inviting community partners and student organizations to participate on the day. This year’s event is generously sponsored by the following community partners: Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault, Jacksonville Police Department, and the Fraternal Order of Police. On-campus sponsors include the Chesley Health and Wellness Center, P.A.T.H., Criminal Justice Club, and the Office of Student Development.

This event is free and open to the public, with no pre-registration required, and allows community members the opportunity to engage with IC �山���� and share in the common thread to stand up and speak out to end gender-based violence in the community.  

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