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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Support survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. #SAAM2023 Drawing Connections - Prevention Demands Equity

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Please take time this month to learn about sexual assault prevention and supporting victims of sexual assault by participating in the activities available at LSCPA and online.

The theme for SAAM 2023 is Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 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 about how to prevent it.

SAAM Awareness Activities at LSCPA

  • To Be Announced

Online SAAM Activities

  • #SAAM2023 on Twitter and Instagram
  • #DrawingConnections on Twitter and Instagram
  • #HEALTogether on Twitter and Instagram
  • #30DaysOfSAAM on Instagram: Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April on Instagram. Daily prompts encourage creative ways for you to raise awareness, educate, and connect with others. View Daily Prompts
  • April 18: RAINN Day: RAINN Day is an opportunity for survivors all over the nation to know they are not alone in their healing journey. Join the conversation with hashtags #RAINNDDay, #WhatIWish, and #HEALTogether.

Sexual Assault Statistics

Systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, etc. contribute to higher rates of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. Unfortunately, those same groups are also the most impacted by inequitable systems of oppression in our society, and statistics show:

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