The theme "Together We Act, United We Change" highlights the importance of working together to address and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This campaign focuses on enhancing public understanding of sexual violence, amplifying the voices of survivors, and empowering us to work together to promote the safety and well-being of others. Everyone in our communities deserves to live in safe and supportive environments where they are treated with respect. When our workplaces, schools, and communities work together to uphold safety and respect, we make progress in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.
How to Get Involved
Share About SAAM Online
The internet is a powerful tool for spreading awareness. Help us spread the word by posting about SAAM somewhere on the internet, whether that’s decorating your online space teal or helping to educate others.
Message to Survivors
Share a message of what you want survivors to know or examples of what to say when a survivor shares their story with you — for instance, I Believe You.
Teal Ribbon in the Wild
Place a teal ribbon somewhere in nature or an unexpected place.
Find more ways to Get Involved at NSVRC Together We Act
Show Your Support
Wednesday, April 30 is Denim Day: Wear Jeans with a Purpose
Wear jeans to take a stand against victim-blaming in honor of Denim Day. Head over to DenimDayInfo.org to learn more about the campaign.
Read President Biden’s Proclamation on National Sexual Assault Awareness And Prevention Month, 2022
What you say matters.
Every day, your words send a message about what you value and believe. When you stand up for survivors, you send a powerful message that you believe and support them. Lots of different things shape our beliefs about sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
Courageous Survivor Stories
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“You’re not a victim for sharing your story. You are a survivor setting the world on fire with your truth. And you never know who needs your light, your warmth, and raging courage.”
As I have been honored to read the stories and writing that such brave survivors have submitted for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I have been reflecting on my own healing journey.