Jeans for Justice

The S.A.F.E. Sexual Assault Program would like to thank all of the Towns and Union County businesses and agencies that participated in Jeans for Justice on Thursday, April 6, 2006:

Appalachian Bank

Blairsville/Union County Chamber of Commerce Chatuge Regional Hospital

Cobb's Mill

Department of Family and Children Services (Towns and Union offices)

Enotah Child Advocacy Center

Enotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office

Georgia Mountain Community Services (Towns and Union offices) Granny's Cottage Mountain Education Center S.A.F.E.; S.A.F.E. Again Thrift Store; S.A.F.E. Thrift Store

Towns County Family Connections

Towns County Health Department

Towns County Schools

United Community Bank (Blairsville Office)

Union County Auto

Union County General Hospital

Union County Health Department

Union County Ninth District Opportunity

Young Harris College

An extra special thank you goes to out Southern Highlands Mortgage, who has been participating since 2004! And to volunteer, JoAnn Minimi, without her enthusiasm and tireless effort, this year's Jeans for Justice wouldn't have been such a success!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a time to increase the community's commitment to putting an end to such violence against women, children and men. Utilizing the symbolism of jeans to bring attention to sexual assault, employees of the participating businesses and agencies let others know that such crimes will not be tolerated in our community.

If you or someone you love has been a victim of sexual assault or rape, please seek medical attention as soon as possible for any internal injuries. Call a friend, family member or S.A.F.E. for support. Remember, IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! S.A.F.E. advocates are available 24 hours at 706/379.3000 V/TTY. All services are free and confidential.