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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
To honor the history of the sexual violence prevention movement the theme for SAAM this year is Looking Back, Moving Forward: Turning Awareness into Action.
You can join in on NSVRC's #30DaysofSAAM Instagram challenge. Find out more here.
Week 1: The Roots of the Movement
We'll be looking back on the history and the accomplishments of the movement to end sexual assault, abuse, and harassment. We'll also be sharing SCVS's history and how we have been working to support survivors and end sexual violence in Sullivan County.
Week 2: Survivors at the Center
Survivors have always been and will always be the foundation of this movement. No survivor's experience is the same and it's important to listen to each survivor's story to honor the challenges they've overcome and the healing they are working towards. There are several ways to share your story this month, whether you are a survivor, an advocate, or an ally, we want to hear from you!
Join us on April 7, the SAAM Day of Action, where we’ll join the county commissioners to formally present proclamations for SAAM and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, demonstrating how our community is coming together to support survivors and stand up for justice.
Week 3: From Awareness to Action: Prevention is a Shared Responsibility
Preventing sexual violence takes action on every level: individual, community, organizations, and systems. This week we'll be sharing about the prevention work that SCVS is doing and how you can help create environments that promote safety, accountability, and respect.
Week 4: Envisioning the Future
We'll be looking ahead at how we will pursue a future focused on healing and preventing sexual violence. This week also happens to coincide with NCVRW. You can participate in the Office of Victim Advocate's Color Me Aware campaign. Each day of the week you can wear the assigned color to show your support for victims of crime.
On April 19th The Barn Tavern will be hosting Trivia to benefit SCVS. Trivia starts at 2pm and is $10/person. Each entry includes hot dogs, chips, and soda. Adult beverages and menu items from the Barn are available for purchase. Teams can have up to 6 players and there will be prizes for top 3 teams, basket raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Seating is first come, first served so make sure to arrive early to grab your table..png?width=493&height=183&name=Trivia%20Fundraiseer%20(Facebook%20Fundraiser%20Cover%20Photo).png)
Week 5: Our Legacy, Our Commitment and Denim Week
We'll be closing out SAAM, by renewing our commitment to helping survivors and preventing sexual violence. Each day in Denim week has a different theme covering an important aspect of ending sexual assault. Learn more about Denim Week here.
On Wednesday, April 29th, we'll be participating in Denim Day and we'll be holding a Coffee and Pastries event to give our community an opportunity to come together to support survivors and bring awareness to the work that still needs to be done. Stop in between 7:30 and 9:30 and enjoy the complimentary coffee and pastries. You can join us in person for coffee and conversation, or, if you can’t make it, simply wear denim and share the story behind Denim Day to help raise awareness wherever you are. Learn why we wear denim here.
