April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), the awareness month was established to raise awareness of sexual violence, and thus increase prevention. Every April events take place across the county, over the course of this month the goal of all of these events is to highlight the use of sexual violence, and its effects as a major public health issue. Much of the events will be hosted with an aim to reinforce the increased need for prevention programs. This years theme is, Prevent Sexual Violence…in our workplaces, and the slogan, Respect Works!, has been added to the campaign.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 is SAAM Day of Action, which is a day set to specifically focus awareness on sexual violence prevention. The National Sexual Violence Research Center (NSVRC), visit the Community Activities page for ideas on how to observe the day and to post your events on the online calendar.
To join the fight against sexual assault begin this month by attending an event, see the NSVRC calender for events in a number of cities across the US. Check your local cities rape crisis centers, shelters, community groups for events in your hometown.
Resources:
Links for Abused Children and Parents
Books for Children and Parents of Victims of Abuse
Registering Harm: How Sex Offense Registries Fail Youth Communities
Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Violence Prevention
Rape Prevention and Risk Reduction: Review of the Research Literature for Practitioners
