The Rape Crisis Center will host various events and activities to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness month.

April 1 – 30th
Kickoff/Jeans4Justice
Beginning April 1, several businesses and local schools have committed to participate during the month of April, by paying $1-$5 in exchange for wearing jeans to work. Jeans4Justice is an awareness campaign which started in Italy in 1999. This event symbolizes a worldwide protest in support of a victim who was blamed for her rape because she was wearing jeans.

Thursday, April 5
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
The Rape Crisis Center will host the 5th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event at Forsyth Park, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at the Band Shell. This unique activity allows RCC to galvanize the support of men and boys in our community. Participants are asked to secure pledges in any amount from family and friends to take the mile challenge, and walk around Forsyth Park in high-heel shoes, to symbolize the steps victims take toward healing. The purpose of the event is to establish a unified front against sexual violence. To register go to

https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Savannah/WAM

Sunday, April 15
Self Defense Class
The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire presents a 2-hour self-defense class, facilitated by Todd Mashburn, a certified and experienced Krav Maga Instructor. The class will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Savannah, 520 Washington Ave, Savannah, GA 31405, Savannah, GA from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This 2-hour self-defense course will enhance and build self-confidence, awareness, and personal safety. Participants will learn verbal and physical techniques that can be used by anyone, regardless of physical condition. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Monday, April 9th. To RSVP, call 912-233-3000 or register online at www.rccsav.org.

$10 donations accepted, but not required.

Friday, April 27
Pearls of Power Gala
The Rape Crisis Center is pleased to announce Pearls of Power Awards Gala: Celebrating over 40 Years of Service to the Community at the American Legion on Bull Street. This is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and a live auction of art, staycations, and vacations. At 7:00 p.m. we will have an awards ceremony and message from our guest speaker, Kym Worthy, the prosecutor of Wayne County, Michigan.

Tickets for the gala are $135 per person or $1250 per table and can be purchased by calling 912-233-3000. For more information please visit rccsav.org.