The University of North Texas at Dallas is gearing up for its annual “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” event on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The walk will be held on campus at 7300 University Hills Blvd. in Dallas.
This event, open to the public, is part of the international movement, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence,” which has been raising awareness about men’s sexualized violence since 2001.
"With the prevalence of domestic violence in our communities and across our nation, it is more important than ever to become an active member in the eradication of family violence through awareness, intervention, support services and providing our students access to community resources,” said Teresa Espino, director of the UNT Dallas Counseling & Wellness Center.
“UNT Dallas has lost students to family and domestic violence, and based on the current national statistics, there are many others suffering in silence. We must become involved in saving lives," she said.
Men, women, and families from around the world have participated in this event, advocating for the prevention of rape, sexual assault, and gender violence.
UNT Dallas, in collaboration with community partners, is hosting a mile-long walk around the campus, starting in front of the UNT Dallas Student Center. Participants will wear high-heeled shoes provided by the UNT Dallas Counseling & Wellness Center to symbolize their solidarity with the cause.
Donations of heels are encouraged, as they will be given to Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, a local agency dedicated to combating domestic violence and supporting survivors.
After the walk, at 1 p.m., UNT Dallas will host a community resource panel with organizations like Hope's Door New Beginning, Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, The Family Place, and UNT Dallas Office of University Community Standards.
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