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.

Historically, the conversation about rape and sexual assault has focused on the assault itself. The aftermath of sexual assault, however, can be equally difficult for survivors to navigate.

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.