The SAAM "Day of Action" will be observed on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.  This is nationally recognized in the United States as a specific day to focus awareness on sexual violence prevention. Through coordinated planning of special events, advocates can raise awareness, media attention and national momentum for ending and preventing sexual violence. The NSVRC encourages participants and those planning special activities to visit our Event Suggestions [2] page for ideas on how to observe this day in your community and to post your events on the online calendar [3].

This year, proclaim “It’s time … to talk about it” by using social media to join the conversation. By changing your profile pictures and focusing your status updates, tweets, and blog posts on SAAM and the Day of Action, you can engage online communities in sexual violence prevention.

If you have a photograph from a SAAM "Day of Action" event or activity that you are willing to share, please email a copy to resources@nsvrc.org [6]. Events from across the country may be highlighted in future SAAM and other printed materials, newsletters or online publications and sites including Facebook [4] and Twitter [5].