Troy Record: Samaritan Hospital Sexual Assault Program Expands With Troy Housing Authority Sites

Hundreds of men donned women’s high-heeled shoes and go-go boots at Troy’s 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.

News10 stopped by the excellent “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 story.

Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in our country. Lindsey Crusan from the Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program talks with WNYT about an upcoming event designed to raise awareness and take a stand against sexual crimes.