Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Don’t Stand By

For far too long, our culture has allowed and even endorsed disrespectful, misogynistic behavior and attitudes towards women. It is this very culture that breeds sexual violence.

Take Action this Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

When you see behaviors that encourage sexual violence like catcalls, innuendos, inappropriate comments, and harassment — don’t stand by, step in.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAM2022) takes place during the month of April to increase public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities about how it can be prevented. Building on our 2021 theme “Everyone Has a Role to Play”, SCCADVASA is launching the “Don’t Stand By” campaign which calls for bystanders to act when they hear or witness inappropriate behavior, sexual harassment and/or violence.

Utilizing the hashtag #DontStandBy, we will encourage a greater level of community and bystander accountability when it comes to violence.

We will also amplify this year’s NSVRC Theme: “Building Safe Online Spaces Together” which once again highlights that sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including in online spaces. Online safety is possible when we practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content and behaviors, and promote online communities that value respect, inclusion, and safety.

Get Involved

Join us this #SAAM to show support for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence during the entire month of April 2022 by doing any of the below.

Help us spread the word on the importance of bystander accountability and need for a cultural shift in our attitudes related to women and harassment.

Download our Don’t Stand By #SAAM2022 Toolkit.
Turn your timelines on social media teal for the month of April. Teal is the official color of SAAM and represents support for survivors of sexual violence.
Follow SCCADVASA’s social media channels (@sccadvasa on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and help amplify our message of support for survivors.
Tuesday, April 5th is SAAM Day of Action, wear teal clothing and take a selfie. Share it on all your social media accounts with #SAAM2022 #DontStandBy
Participate in NSVRC’s #30DaysofSAAM Challenge
Participate in Denim Day on Wednesday, April 27th by wearing denim and share it to social media to take a stand against victim-blaming
Remember that change starts with you. Visit www.levelupforchange.org to learn how to prevent sexual violence among teens and NSVRC’s website for additional prevention resources.