Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM)

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), or Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Each year, this month offers opportunities to raise community awareness about sexual violence and resources available to survivors. Join us throughout April by participating in our awareness days and events, sharing news and social media posts and more. To continue supporting survivors and our community education efforts all year long, join our cause.

8 Ways to Take Action

1. #Knowthe5 about sexual assault
2. Turn your social media profile pictures teal for SAAPM, and use this virtual background to raise awareness.
   
3. Learn how Doorways provides an immediate response to survivors through our 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline, offers mobile advocacy, and for those seeking medical attention, provides hospital accompaniment. Spread the word among your networks about the resources available in our community!
4. Attend an event.
5. Participate in an awareness day:
   
   • Wear teal for Teal Out.
   • Participate in Start By Believing Day (download the commitment placard here)
   • Wear denim for Denim Day.
   • Share your support on social media and tag @doorways_va on Instagram; @DoorwaysVA on Twitter; and Doorways for Women and Families on Facebook (please make post public).
   • You can also email your pictures to LBeckbridge@DoorwaysVA.org
6. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to learn more, and share our posts throughout the month to raise awareness among your friends and family.
7. Encourage your workplace, school, community organization or other group to participate in SAAPM.
8. Share this page with your friends and invite them to join you in taking action during SAAPM — just click the retweet button below:

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (#SAAPM). Did you know that more than 1 in 4 people experience sexual violence? Together, we can change that. Visit https://t.co/0vguTmZ7j5 for actions you can take this month to make a positive impact in your community. pic.twitter.com/E7DBoB3ZRF

— Doorways (@DoorwaysVA) April 1, 2022

The Facts About Sexual Assault

Learn more

Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault in Our Community

Through our 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline, Doorways offers survivors:

• Confidential counseling and safety planning
• Accompaniment to emergency medical care
• Referrals to Doorways Court Advocate, Revive Domestic & Sexual Violence Counseling Program and other resources

Learn more about our immediate, safe response and how to get help for yourself or how to help a friend.