Global Center on Human Trafficking Co-Sponsored Denim Day 2025

On April 30, 2025, The Global Center on Human Trafficking proudly participated in Denim Day 2025: Mind the Gaps, Move Forward. Hosted by the Office for Student Belonging – Advocacy and Outreach, the Office of Advocacy and Community Resilience, and the University Police Department, the event called attention to the persistent gaps in the legal system, support services for survivors, and prevention efforts while encouraging the campus community to take collective steps toward meaningful change.

As part of the resource fair, GCHT led a patch-making activity, giving participants a creative outlet to express support for survivors and raise awareness of the connection between sexual assault and human trafficking. Brenda Gorosito, a Human Trafficking Awareness Advocate, also spoke during the event, emphasizing the importance of survivor-centered approaches and community collaboration in the fight against exploitation and abuse. Denim Day continues to serve as a reminder that survivor voices must be heard and believed and that advocacy, education, and action are essential in ending all forms of sexual violence.