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By MALEAH GRIFFIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor\u2019s note:<\/em><\/strong> The following contains sensitive content regarding sexual assault.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The What Were You Wearing survivor art installation is on display in the Taylor Gallery until today. Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and Jana\u2019s Campaign partner each year, putting up the exhibition to dispel the myth that the clothes a person was wearing when sexually assaulted influenced that crime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibit contains a number of recreated outfits, including children’s clothing, work clothes, swimsuits, pajamas and athletic wear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe idea that anyone \u2018asked\u2019 for it is absurd,\u201d said Anniston Weber, community engagement and sexual violence response coordinator with Options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ages range from university students to young children. The women, girls and boys of the stories were victimized by strangers, friends or family members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A member of Options, Jana\u2019s Campaign or a volunteer stays available throughout the duration of the open exhibit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe want to make sure there is an advocate or somebody that can get you in contact with an advocate, always present and available,\u201d Weber said. \u201cThis material is, and can be, very triggering.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n