April 2011 Designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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March 18, 2011
April 2011 has been designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) are available to partner with public officials, college campuses, law enforcement, victim advocates, and communities to raise awareness. As the CALCASA Web site explains, sexual assaults are the lowest-reported violent crime. SAAM activities offer an opportunity for campus communities to stand with those individuals who step forward in the aftermath of violence. SAAM is also a chance to highlight issues of prevention and intervention. CALCASA’s SAAM pages provide materials, suggested media advocacy approaches, and other resources to support campuses with their programs. NSVRC’s SAAM pages offer discussion starters, ideas for social networking sites, tips for working with men’s organizations and other groups, and a listing of additional resources.