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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM): 5 Ways to Take Action
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Join Doorways by raising awareness about the issue and the many resources available to survivors. Act now!
5 Ways to Take Action
1) Attend an event
2) Participate in an awareness day
- Wear teal for Teal Out (first Tuesday in April) or turn your social media profile pictures teal, and use this virtual background to raise awareness.
- Participate in Start By Believing Day (first Wednesday in April); download the commitment placard here.
- Wear denim for Denim Day (last Wednesday in April).
3) Request a workshop for youth or adults
- Complete our online request form to request a workshop, invite Doorways to table at your event, and more.
4) Share Doorways’ resources
- Print and post Doorways’ SAAPM flyer in your building.
- #Knowthe5 about sexual assault.
5) Talk with kids
- Read age-appropriate books about important topics like consent, boundaries, and more. See our reading list.
- Host a family movie night! Check out The Workshop at Doorways’ movie night discussion questions for kids and families.
Bonus, 6) Persist past April
- April is just one month of the year, but it’s important to raise awareness, share resources, and support survivors all year round. Join our cause!
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 the hospital for forensic exams
- Referrals to Doorways Court Advocate, Revive Domestic & Sexual Violence Counseling Program, Mobile Advocacy, and other resources
Learn more about our immediate, safe response and how to get help for yourself or how to help a friend.