September 18, 2003

Clothesline Project Returns To Boise State October 1,2

The Boise State University Women’s Center will once again host the Clothesline Project Oct. 1-2. Dozens of T-shirts designed by survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse will be on display from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Quad. Materials and shirts will also be available in a booth on Oct. 2 on the Quad for those who have survived domestic violence or support prevention of domestic violence and would like to design a shirt of their own.     The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to acts of violence committed against women. Survivors and their supporters adorn the displayed shirts with messages and images related to their experiences. The project also contains shirts created to honor those who have died as a result of domestic or sexual violence. The project offers survivors an outlet to express their pain and support in their healing process and serves as a celebration of the strength to survive.     Shirts will also be featured in the Boise State Homecoming Parade on Oct. 10. The center is looking for 300 volunteers to each carry a shirt in the parade. Volunteers can be men, women or children. To volunteer or for more information on the Clothesline Project, contact the Women’s Center at 426-4259. -30- Contact                             Media Contact Melissa Wintrow                Sherry Squires Women’s Center                communications and marketing (208) 426-4256                  (208) 426-1563