By Laura Palumbo
Laura is Prevention Campaign Specialist at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.
Blogger bio: Laura stirs the brewing pot of SAAM ideas contributed by great minds across the anti-sexual violence movement. This blogger is ready to explore all things campaign building to promote prevention and awareness. Teal ribbons to follow.
Blog description: Your source for promoting prevention, building awareness and creating campaigns for change.
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This year’s SAAM theme is “Embrace Your Voice.” While some groups may have tried-and-true annual events, others may be looking for a fresh idea that ties into the 2018 campaign theme.
Here are some suggestions for events that will help you embrace your voice!
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By Fiona Burke, Communications Intern for NSVRC
The fast pace of social media and the constant flow of information makes getting noticed and remembered difficult to do. With work and the right tools, however, social media is a great way of getting people to join your SAAM campaign and attend events.
The suggestions below are specific to event organizers -- we'll provide specific ways that individuals can get involved online during SAAM in an upcoming blog.
Movie screenings are a relatively easy way to get folks engaged in a dialogue about sexual violence. It doesn't take a huge team of volunteers to pull off either. Simply connect with your local movie theater and see if they'd be interested in the idea of hosting a screening in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. After you've found a location to hold your screening, there are some other things you'll want to consider such as how to promote your event and how to make the most of the screening.
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By Fiona Burke, Communications Intern for NSVRC
College is a great time to get involved in social movements; you’re surrounded by passionate young people and have access to lots of free campus resources. It’s particularly important for college students to become active in the fight against sexual violence since campus assault is such a widespread problem.
By Fiona Burke, Communications Intern for NSVRC
If you’re not usually the person at the forefront of community movements or events, the idea of being in a leadership position can be daunting. But planning a captivating Sexual Assault Awareness Month in your community calls for engaging volunteers in the planning process — and for someone to lead them.
Every April in communities throughout the U.S., motivated individuals with a passion for sexual violence prevention take part in Sexual Assault Awareness Month, or SAAM. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.
While one month alone isn’t enough to solve the serious and widespread issue of sexual violence, the attention that SAAM generates in April is an opportunity to energize and expand prevention efforts throughout the year.
This April, it’s easier than ever to show your support for survivors and for sexual violence prevention. Check out some of the simple but impactful ways you can get involved below.
1. Print and Hang a Poster
As we look ahead to the start of a new year, we can set our sights on the 2017 Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign! This coming April’s campaign is shaping up to be one of the biggest in scope, as the outreach materials call on new voices to join the movement. The materials listed below and much more will be available on the SAAM website beginning mid-January.
The Theme: Engaging New Voices
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month survivors and advocates engage the greater community in prevention efforts. We know that one month isn’t enough to solve the serious and widespread issue of sexual violence. But the attention April generates is an opportunity to energize and expand prevention efforts.