Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Week 1
Wear Teal on Day of Action
Tuesday, April 2 | All Day
The first Tuesday of every April is SAAM Day of Action, an opportunity to start the month with highly visible and coordinated actions. Chances are someone in your life is a survivor of sexual harassment, assault, or abuse, even if they have never shared their story with you.
SAAM Day of Action is the perfect opportunity to plan an event, post SAAM-related social media content, or participate in the #30DaysofSAAM Instagram challenge. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides a #30DaysofSAAM calendar with prompts for each day. By wearing teal and sharing your photos, you are signaling that you support survivors and are a safe person to talk to if they need to reach out.
Show your support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal, the color of sexual violence prevention, on Tuesday, April 2, and then post a selfie to X or Instagram using #SAAM2024.
Green Dot Bystander Overview
This 90-minute interactive overview introduces the basic elements of Green Dot and the issues of power-based personal violence prevention. The PEACE Center is offering two opportunities to attend this virtual training. Participants will learn to recognize behaviors that constitute red dots, reduce the possibility of red dots happening by introducing green dot interventions, recognize personal barriers preventing intervention, and learn how to be proactive to establish a culture that is intolerant of violence on campus.
Start By Believing Day and Resource Fair
Take a few minutes to visit the PEACE Center at the Start by Believing Day and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 3 at 11:00 am in the SU Denman Galleria to make a pledge that you will “Start by Believing” when a survivor of sexual violence discloses to you. Pledges will be posted on display cards to show support to individuals affected by sexual violence. Enjoy yummy treats and swag and learn how you can Start by Believing.
Week 2
RAINN Day
The Peace Center is encouraging the Roadrunner community to get involved in RAINN Day by hosting their own RAINN Day event on campus. Stop by our display on Tuesday, April 9 in the SU Rowdy Lawn to decorate an umbrella panel with encouraging words for individuals affected by sexual violence. Check out decorated umbrellas from previous years for inspiration and talk to staff about becoming more involved in sexual violence issues on campus. Enjoy free giveaways!
Sex Talk 2.0 and Sexual Health Resource Fair
Tuesday, April 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Sex Talk 2.0 is a safe space for students to ask questions about sex as it relates to their personal health and wellbeing. On Tuesday, April 9, join Wellbeing Services in the Retama Auditorium and Galleria. There will be a panel of experts to ask your most daring sex questions, along with a resource fair with community and campus partners.
What Were You Wearing?
Wednesday, April 10 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Walk over to the Rec Wellness Center to view What Were You Wearing? exhibit on display beginning Wednesday, April 10 in RWC 1.806. Take your time to read the personal stories of individuals who have been affected by sexual violence. This exhibit challenges the myth that sexual violence occurs because of the clothing someone is wearing.
Content Warning: The exhibit contains triggering content related to incidents of sexual violence. Please practice self-care and reach out to the Peace Center at (210) 458-4077, as needed.
Denim Day Jean Decorating
Friday, April 12 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Let’s decorate jeans for Denim Day! Take a few minutes out of your day to stop by the SU Paloverde RM on Friday, April 12 to decorate jeans with supportive messages for individuals affected by sexual violence. All supplies will be provided. Denim Day is always held on the last Wednesday in the month of April.
Week 3
Green Dot Bystander Overview
This 90-minute interactive overview introduces the basic elements of Green Dot and the issues of power-based personal violence prevention. The PEACE Center is offering two opportunities to attend this virtual training. Participants will learn to recognize behaviors that constitute red dots, reduce the possibility of red dots happening by introducing green dot interventions, recognize personal barriers preventing intervention, and learn how to be proactive to establish a culture that is intolerant of violence on campus.
Denim Day Jean Decorating
Friday, April 19 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Let’s decorate jeans for Denim Day! Take a few minutes out of your day to stop by the SU Paloverde RM on Friday, April 19 to decorate jeans with supportive messages for individuals affected by sexual violence. All supplies will be provided. Denim Day is always held on the last Wednesday in the month of April.
Week 4
Denim Day
Wednesday, April 24 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Wear jeans or denim to honor survivors of sexual violence on Denim Day, the last Wednesday of April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Walk over to the SU Window Lounge on Wednesday, April 24 to take a photo at the Demin Day backdrop, spin the Is it Consent? Wheel, and get your Denim Day swag. Attendees will learn about Denim Day and the importance of supporting survivors of sexual violence.
Green Dot Bystander Overview
This 90-minute interactive overview introduces the basic elements of Green Dot and the issues of power-based personal violence prevention. The PEACE Center is offering two opportunities to attend this virtual training. Participants will learn to recognize behaviors that constitute red dots, reduce the possibility of red dots happening by introducing green dot interventions, recognize personal barriers preventing intervention, and learn how to be proactive to establish a culture that is intolerant of violence on campus.
Throughout April
What Were You Wearing Exhibit
Walk over to the Rec Wellness Center to view What Were You Wearing? exhibit on display from Wednesday, April 10 through Friday, April 19 at RWC 1.806. When sexual violence occurs, the first question many victims are asked is, “What were you wearing?” This exhibit challenges the myth that sexual violence occurs because of the clothing someone is wearing. Sexual violence can occur no matter what a person is wearing. The exhibit is open from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily.
Wellbeing Wednesdays
Wednesdays | 1:00 pm
Join the Wellbeing Services team on a couple of Wednesdays in April under the MH Portico to learn about the importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Each week there will be a theme and information relating to SAAM such as Start by Believing, RAINN, Teal Ribbon, and Denim Days. There will be fantastic information and resources as well as giveaways!
