Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

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The theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” This April's campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us to build racial equity and respect.

Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity

Drawing Connections recognizes that it will take ending all forms of oppression to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. It calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us to build racial equity and respect.

History of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2023 marks the official 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month — but did you know we can trace its history even longer?

Past Campaign Resources

Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.

Sexual Violence and Oppression

Systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, and ableism contribute to higher sexual harassment, assault, and abuse rates.

We are currently in the process of updating our website with SAAM 2023 materials. Note the links below still direct to last year's materials. Sign-up for our email list to be the first to know when SAAM 2023 materials have arrived.

Know the basics: Equity vs. Equality

Clarifying exactly what each term means when talk about inclusion is vital to making change happen. Although the words ‘equity’ and ‘equality’ are often used interchangeably, they are different. Understanding that difference is key.

Making connections

#SAAM2023 is all about Making Connections in every sense of the word; making connections with our work, with others, with our community, our history, and with ourselves. Find out how an array of issues are connected, and how ending all forms of violence is the linchpin to preventing sexual violence.

For Youth

Young people play a critical role in replacing the harmful trends of yesterday with the new norms of respect today. It's important to be aware of specific issues affecting youth as they continue their journey in becoming leaders of the future.

For Parents

Raising tomorrow's change-makers is no small task; especially in today's environment of new risks and emerging technology. Parents need unique support in not only keeping their children safe, but in ushering in a new era of trauma-informed nurturing.

For Workplaces

Creating environments free from harm isn't just a duty to undertake at home, it's vital in every corner of our lives- the workplace included. Ending the silence on occupational harassment and violence begins when we feel safe to tell our stories and learn how to create equity, safety, and accountability in the workplace.

We are currently in the process of updating our website with SAAM 2023 materials. Note the links below still direct to last year's materials. Sign-up for our email list to be the first to know when SAAM 2023 materials have arrived.

Day of Action

The first Tuesday of every April is the SAAM Day of Action. The Day of Action is an opportunity to start off the month with highly visible and coordinated actions. It's the perfect opportunity to plan an event, post SAAM-related social media content, or participate in the #30DaysofSAAM Instagram challenge.

Events

Find a #SAAM2023 event to attend, host an event, or learn how to create your own — most events are virtual and you can join from anywhere!

#30DaysOfSAAMChallenge

Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved in #SAAM2023 on Instagram for the #30DaysofSAAMChallange. Daily prompts encourage creative ways for you to raise awareness, educate, and connect with others — plus you have a chance to win prizes every day you participate.

Social Media Guidance

Enjoy these tools to help guide your social media activity during #SAAM2023. Feel free to personalize your posts or share your own photos and stories along with your SAAM shout out.

Proclamation

Throughout #SAAM2023, we draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and educate individuals and communities about how to prevent it. This proclamation as a clear declaration to #MakeConnections with advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence.

Memes with a Message

Kids of all ages can get involved with our #SAAM2023 campaign by participating in the 'Memes with a Message' activity. Create your own meaningful meme and set it free to surf the web and create waves of positivity online.

Social Media Graphics

Instagram Story Graphics

Zoom Backgrounds

Posters

We are currently in the process of updating our website with SAAM 2023 materials. Note the links below still direct to last year's materials. Sign-up for our email list to be the first to know when SAAM 2023 materials have arrived.

#SAAM2023 Glossary of Terms

A Survivor's Guide to Understanding Therapeutic Healing Pathways

How to Create a Trauma Informed Workplace

Social Justice Booklist for Children, Teens, and Young Adults

Past SAAM Blogs

Trauma in my Pocket: Social Media and Memories of Sexual Harassment after Field Research

Ending Workplace Sexual Harassment is Economic Justice

April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month

Creating Safe Online Communities: An Interview with Zora's Daughters Podcast

(How to Make Sure) It Gets Better

Fire Emojis: Queerness and Online (sexual) Harassment

10 Tips on Being Trauma-Informed Online

Understanding Disability Inclusion and Ableism

On Writing as a Survivor

Host a Sister

Host a Sister


Preventing Online Sexual Victimization of People with Developmental Disabilities	Bystander Intervention Online

Don't be a Noob - Talk to Boys About Online Safety	Building Safe Online Spaces for Teens

We Can Build Healthy Social Norms Online	Reentry into a Digital World

We Can End Digital Victim-Blaming: How to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence Online	Five Offline Strategies to Build ‘Sexual Citizenship’ Online

Five Takeaways from the First-Ever Completely Virtual SAAM	Six Ways You Can Support Survivors Online During SAAM

Start at Home: Modeling Healthy Behaviors Keeps Kids Safe	This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Remember Incarcerated Survivors

Sexual Violence: We Know How to Stop It

About

Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity

Drawing Connections recognizes that it will take ending all forms of oppression to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. It calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us to build racial equity and respect.

History of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2023 marks the official 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month — but did you know we can trace its history even longer?

Past Campaign Resources

Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.

Sexual Violence and Oppression

Systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, and ableism contribute to higher sexual harassment, assault, and abuse rates.

Learn

We are currently in the process of updating our website with SAAM 2023 materials. Note the links below still direct to last year's materials. Sign-up for our email list to be the first to know when SAAM 2023 materials have arrived.

Know the basics: Equity vs. Equality

Clarifying exactly what each term means when talk about inclusion is vital to making change happen. Although the words ‘equity’ and ‘equality’ are often used interchangeably, they are different. Understanding that difference is key.

Making connections

#SAAM2023 is all about Making Connections in every sense of the word; making connections with our work, with others, with our community, our history, and with ourselves. Find out how an array of issues are connected, and how ending all forms of violence is the linchpin to preventing sexual violence.

For Youth

Young people play a critical role in replacing the harmful trends of yesterday with the new norms of respect today. It's important to be aware of specific issues affecting youth as they continue their journey in becoming leaders of the future.

For Parents

Raising tomorrow's change-makers is no small task; especially in today's environment of new risks and emerging technology. Parents need unique support in not only keeping their children safe, but in ushering in a new era of trauma-informed nurturing.

For Workplaces

Creating environments free from harm isn't just a duty to undertake at home, it's vital in every corner of our lives- the workplace included. Ending the silence on occupational harassment and violence begins when we feel safe to tell our stories and learn how to create equity, safety, and accountability in the workplace.

Get Involved

We are currently in the process of updating our website with SAAM 2023 materials. Note the links below still direct to last year's materials. Sign-up for our email list to be the first to know when SAAM 2023 materials have arrived.

Day of Action

The first Tuesday of every April is the SAAM Day of Action. The Day of Action is an opportunity to start off the month with highly visible and coordinated actions. It's the perfect opportunity to plan an event, post SAAM-related social media content, or participate in the #30DaysofSAAM Instagram challenge.

Events

Find a #SAAM2023 event to attend, host an event, or learn how to create your own — most events are virtual and you can join from anywhere!

#30DaysOfSAAMChallenge

Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved in #SAAM2023 on Instagram for the #30DaysofSAAMChallange. Daily prompts encourage creative ways for you to raise awareness, educate, and connect with others — plus you have a chance to win prizes every day you participate.

Social Media Guidance

Enjoy these tools to help guide your social media activity during #SAAM2023. Feel free to personalize your posts or share your own photos and stories along with your SAAM shout out.

Proclamation

Throughout #SAAM2023, we draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and educate individuals and communities about how to prevent it. This proclamation as a clear declaration to #MakeConnections with advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence.

Memes with a Message

Kids of all ages can get involved with our #SAAM2023 campaign by participating in the 'Memes with a Message' activity. Create your own meaningful meme and set it free to surf the web and create waves of positivity online.

Graphics

Social Media Graphics

Instagram Story Graphics

Zoom Backgrounds

Posters

Blogs

We are currently in the process of updating our website with SAAM 2023 materials. Note the links below still direct to last year's materials. Sign-up for our email list to be the first to know when SAAM 2023 materials have arrived.

#SAAM2023 Glossary of Terms

A Survivor's Guide to Understanding Therapeutic Healing Pathways

How to Create a Trauma Informed Workplace

Social Justice Booklist for Children, Teens, and Young Adults

Past SAAM Blogs

Trauma in my Pocket: Social Media and Memories of Sexual Harassment after Field Research

Ending Workplace Sexual Harassment is Economic Justice

April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month

Creating Safe Online Communities: An Interview with Zora's Daughters Podcast

(How to Make Sure) It Gets Better

Fire Emojis: Queerness and Online (sexual) Harassment

10 Tips on Being Trauma-Informed Online

Understanding Disability Inclusion and Ableism

On Writing as a Survivor

Host a Sister

Host a Sister


Preventing Online Sexual Victimization of People with Developmental Disabilities	Bystander Intervention Online

Don't be a Noob - Talk to Boys About Online Safety	Building Safe Online Spaces for Teens

We Can Build Healthy Social Norms Online	Reentry into a Digital World

We Can End Digital Victim-Blaming: How to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence Online	Five Offline Strategies to Build ‘Sexual Citizenship’ Online

Five Takeaways from the First-Ever Completely Virtual SAAM	Six Ways You Can Support Survivors Online During SAAM

Start at Home: Modeling Healthy Behaviors Keeps Kids Safe	This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Remember Incarcerated Survivors

Sexual Violence: We Know How to Stop It

Featured Resources

30DaysOfSAAM

#30DaysOfSAAM

Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who…

Learn More

SAAM Proclamation

SAAM Proclamation

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to draw attention…

Learn More

Memes with a message

Memes with a message

Make a meme or other visual content with a meaningful…

Learn More

Featured Resources

30DaysOfSAAM

#30DaysOfSAAM

Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who…

Learn More

SAAM Proclamation

SAAM Proclamation

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to draw attention…

Learn More

Memes with a message

Memes with a message

Make a meme or other visual content with a meaningful…

Learn More