This week the Talk early, talk often series continues on the SAAM Blog with a guest post from Kenya Fairley, MSEd., advocate and coordinator of the

Are you ready for April? It's here! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it's an exciting time to use our voices to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence. 

This week the Talk early, talk often series continues on the SAAM blog with a guest post from preventionist Mo Lewis. This week's topic of talking with youth is especially timely in the aftermath of the Steubbenville rape trial verdict, in which two teen football players were found guilty of rape. It's important to remember that youth have incredible potential to advocate for social change.

Talk early, talk often is a big phrase this year for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. An idea born in a workgroup meeting last June is now the call to action of our campaign. We are asking adults to play a role in supporting healthy children by breaking through silence and opening up communication. Talking early, talking often is also how we want to approach sharing the SAAM campaign.

If you are exposed to any form of media and marketing, you may be in on the fact that February is a time when love is in the air. In my local grocery store there is an inflatable fountain surrounded by chocolate piles, shades of pink, and bears.