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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month


 




April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month



The theme this year is "Prevention Demands Equity." Consider honoring victims of sexual assault by learning more. There are several virtual learning options hosted throughout the month, all are free resources. Sign up below for any of these free virtual trainings!


4/14, 6-8 pm EDT Consent!/Power!/Consent! SAAM 23 · NSVRC (mobilize.us)
4/15, 7-7:30 pm CDT History of sexual assault awareness movement · NSVRC (mobilize.us)
4/19, 12:15-1:15 pm CDT Roots of Vulnerability: Understanding Sexual Violence and the Queer Community · NSVRC (mobilize.us)
4/20, 12-1:30 pm CDT Virtual Healthy Boundaries & Consent for Healthy Relationships · NSVRC (mobilize.us)
4/22, 7-7:45 pm CDT Effects of Sexual Assault and Victim blaming on mental health · NSVRC (mobilize.us)
 

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