Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

SAAM 2026

Since 2001, the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign has been observed every April. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence, educate communities on how to prevent it, and bolster prevention efforts throughout the year.

This year’s theme, “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” celebrates the resilience of survivors and the communities that have worked for change.

Print Our Calendar For SAAM Events

Here Are Some Ways to
Show Your Support This SAAM

Spread Awareness

Be part of the #30DaysOfSAAM Challenge and help raise awareness on social media

@Partnersagainstviolence

Attend a SAAM Event

This year, we’re hosting events and partnering with other organizations to support survivors. We’d love for you to join us and learn more!

Fundraise for Survivors

Encourage friends and family to support Survivors by donating to Partners Against Violence.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are invaluable to our organization and the experience can be very fulfilling for members of the community looking to make a difference.

Share SAAM Events

Print and post flyers at your local coffee shop, church, or school (with their permission of course!).

Donate to Survivors

When you give to Partners Against Violence, you’re helping to improve the lives of hundreds of people affected by sexual violence each year in our community.

Become A Monthly Donor

A regular contribution, no matter the amount, can create a profound impact over time. It is a pledge to help survivors access services at no-cost beyond the month of April and
throughout their healing journey.

Start By Believing

End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) launched Start by Believing to break the cycle of silence surrounding sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and child sexual abuse. This powerful public awareness and action campaign is changing the way we respond to Survivors- by listening, supporting, and believing them. We invite you to join us in making the pledge to Start By Believing - a commitment to support Survivors during their journey to justice and healing.

This year "Start By Believing Day" is Wednesday, April 1, 2026!

Click here to download the flyer,
"10 Reasons to Start By Believing"

WHEN A VICTIM COMES TO
YOU, HOW WILL YOU
RESPOND?

I Pledge to:

Start by believing when someone tells me they were abused or sexually assaulted
Support Survivors on the road to justice and healing
Help end the silence

Make The Pledge

SBB-Infographic-16

SBB-Infographic-10

SBB-Infographic-18

SBB-Infographic-16

1/5

Wear Teal Day of Action!

The first Tuesday of every April is the SAAM Day of Action. The Day of Action is an opportunity to start off the month with highly visible and coordinated actions. Show your support for survivors of sexual violence by wearing teal, the color of sexual violence awareness. By wearing teal, you are signaling that you support Survivors and are a safe person to talk to if they need to reach out.

SAAM Day of Action/ Wear Teal Day is

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026!

Tag us on social media, we'd love to see you supporting Survivors in Teal! @PartnersAgainstViolence