April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month March 29, 2018
Listen. Believe. Support.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a national campaign to raise public awareness, send a message of support to survivors, and promote the prevention of sexual violence. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and help us share the message to Listen to, Believe, and Support survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
For a list of events taking place in Northeast Ohio during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, visit Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s calendar of events.
Read & Share Our Resources
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Web Resources
Learn more about the impact of sexual violence, and how to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
- Supporting a Survivor
- Supporting a Teen Survivor of Rape or Sexual Abuse
- For Male Survivors: 5 Things to Know
- 5 Books to Teach Kids about Healthy Physical Boundaries
- For LGBTQI+ Survivors: 4 Things to Know
- 10 Myths about Rape
- How to Be a Positive Bystander
- 5 Self-Care Tips
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Printable (.PDF) Resources
Print and share the following resources with your friends, coworkers, community groups.
- Tip Sheet: Supporting a Survivor
- Your Teen Disclosed – What Now?
- 5 Books to Teach Kids about Healthy Physical Boundaries
- Bystander Intervention: How to Be a Positive Bystander
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Facebook Live Videos
Join Cleveland Rape Crisis Center staff for a series of Facebook Live conversations throughout the month of April.
- April 12 at 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) & 12:30 (English): El Cambio Comienza Aquí
- April 19 at 12:00 p.m.: Exploring Your Options on Campus
- April 24 at 12:00 p.m.: Strategies to Prevent Violence
- April 30 at 12:00 p.m.: How to Support a Survivor
Show Your Support
- Print and hang a “Listen Believe Support” poster: Vertical or Horizontal.
- April 3, 2018 is SAAM Day of Action. Wear teal to show your support for survivors!
- Are you on Facebook? Update your profile picture with a SAAM frame. Available in English and Spanish.
Additional Support and Information
24/7 Crisis & Support Hotline
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to listen and help you. Call or text (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020 or chat online.
Training and Presentations
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center offers educational programs to hundreds of schools, organizations and businesses throughout Northeast Ohio. To learn more, or to schedule a program for your class or group, please request an education program online.