The Clothesline Project
The purpose of the project is fourfold:

• To bear witness to the survivors as well as the victims of the war against women.
• To help with the healing process for people who have lost a loved one or are survivors of this violence.
• To educate, document, and raise society's awareness of the extent of the problem of violence against women.
• To provide a nationwide network of support, encouragement and information for other communities starting their own Clothesline Projects.

What Goes on the Clothesline?
We ask women to send shirts, blouses or tee-shirts of durable material preferably with the following color code:

	for women who have died of violence
	for women who have been battered or assaulted
	for women who have been raped or sexually assaulted
	for women survivors of incest or child sexual abuse
	for women attacked because of their sexual orientation

You need not be an artist to create a moving, personal tribute. Whether you choose simply to paint or sew elaborate embroidery is up to you -- any remembrance is appropriate. These colors are not mandatory if a different color or pattern has a special significance to you.

Creating a Shirt
We would like each shirt to reflect the woman's personal experience. You may include a name, date, and memorabilia such as tools of a trade or symbols of interest.

Some suggestions for enduring durability:

• Use a natural fabric
• Sew rather than using glue
• Photocopy photographs onto iron-ons
• Use acrylic or textile paint, colorfast dye or indelible ink

For Survivors
Because making a shirt is part of the healing process for survivors of violence, shirts should be submitted by the survivor. If not possible, a shirt for a survivor should be submitted with her written permission. We ask that you respect their anonymity by not using their name. Last name or hometown are not required. We would appreciate whatever information you or she would like to share. We will respect requests for confidentiality.

Names
Naming the perpetrator is an important part of the healing process. But, for legal reasons, we cannot display shirts with full names of the perpetrators. We ask that shirt makers use first names or initials if they wish to name their violator.

To Participate
To have your shirt included in The Clothesline Project, please mail the shirt or shirts to:
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault
P.O. Box 40, Independence, LA 70443

Note: All shirts become the property of LaFASA. As the display moves throughout the state, we will let people know where it will be through the local media. If you would like to be notified personally when the display will be in your area, please include a note with your name, address and telephone number.

For more information, contact us:
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault
P.O. Box 40, Independence, LA 70443
Phone: 504-747-8815
Fax: 504-747-8879
resource@lafasa.org