Sexual Assualt Awareness Month April 2022

Published today but was scheduled for April.

As we bring April 2022 to a close we must not forget or ignore the fact that April is Sexual Assult Awareness Month, this cause came into existence in 1970 in an effort to increase awareness about the cause and risk factors for sexual assault and empower individuals to take steps to prevent it in their communites.  April is a campaign that aims to increase awareness about the cause and risk factors for sexual assault and empower individuals to take steps to prevent it in their communities.   Sexual Assult Awareness Month is observed as an opportunity to promote education and the prevention of sexual violence.  Sexual Assult Awareness (SAAM) history is traced back to the 1970s when activists first began organizing on a national scale to reduce sexual assault and violence against women.

Where can sexual assault Assaul survivors find counseling and support?  Hotline, reachable 24 hours a day at 1-800-656-HOP