High-heeled shoes and go-go boots were the order of the day in Troy as hundreds gathered at Riverfront Park for Samaritan Hospital‘s 9th Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The event challenges men to literally walk a mile in women’s shoes to show support for victims of sexual assault and gender crimes. NewsChannel 13’s Dan Bazile was the master of ceremonies. See the WNYT report here.
Intimate partner violence is an epidemic in the United States. And while the discussion tends to focus on heterosexual relationships, it is also an issue within the LGBTQ+ community. […]
The Times Union was in Troy this weekend to cover the 10th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, a community walk against rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. Organized by the Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program at Samaritan Hospital, the local walk is held annually in observance of April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Click here to see a Times Union photo gallery from this year’s event.
The Times Union posted a gallery of photos taken at the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” community march against rape and sexual violence. The event, hosted by the Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program for Rensselaer County at Samaritan Hospital, took place on April 25 in Troy. Click here to see the full gallery.
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