Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Pocatello and Idaho Falls 2009
The Anderson Gender Resource Center at Idaho State University is excited to announce the dates for Walk A Mile 2009. This event is held each October in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For more information, or to pick up a participation packet, contact the Anderson Center at 282-2805.
Idaho Falls- Wednesday, October 7th, from 10am-2pm, Bennion Student Union Multi-purpose Room
Pocatello- Thursday, October 8th, from 4pm-6pm, Bannock County Courthouse (624 E. Center) to ISU Quad
Why Men in High Heel Shoes?
There is an old saying that goes, "You can't understand someone's experiences until you walk a mile in her shoes." While many people may have the perception that domestic violence and sexual assault are "women's issues," we believe that inviting men to become allies in ending the violence sends a powerful message. In asking men to publicly stand up and show their commitment to ending violence, their actions will encourage other men to start thinking about how they personally can do their part to end violence.