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Supporters are invited to participate on social media and share a photo wearing teal on the April 1st “Day of Action”
HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Together We Act, United We Change” campaign. The campaign highlights the importance of working together to address and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. It further focuses on enhancing public understanding of sexual violence, amplifying the voices of survivors, and empowering us to work together to promote the safety and well-being of others. During this month-long campaign, the NSVRC will reinforce the importance of educating with purpose, acting with compassion, and moving forward together.
NSVRC encourages individuals and communities to show their support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal — the color of sexual violence prevention — on April 1st and posting on social media using #SAAM2025. By wearing teal, one can signal that they support survivors and are a safe person to reach out to.
“As prevention experts, we recognize that everyone has a role to play in promoting safe and supportive environments where everyone is treated with respect,” said Jennifer Grove, NSVRC Director. “The goal of this year’s campaign is to help individuals and groups throughout the U.S. to understand their role and how when we act together to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, we can make a real impact.”
The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness and educate communities on how to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Free online campaign materials include resources on the impact of sexual violence and how our words and actions can make a difference. The campaign also features a Public Service Announcement (PSA) video that will air throughout the month on NFL Network.
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time when communities across the country bring attention to the widespread issue of sexual violence and commit to take meaningful action,” said Laura Palumbo, Communications Director at NSVRC. “By declaring ‘Together We Act, United We Change,’ we underscore the power of working together to create safer, more respectful environments for all. When our workplaces, schools, and communities work together to uphold safety and respect, we make progress in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.”
This year’s campaign theme also speaks to the rich history of the movement to end sexual violence championed by survivors, advocates, and allies over the decades. NSVRC is a primary division of the organization Respect Together, which will mark its 50th anniversary on April 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Hershey Country Club. Tickets for the event are available now.
You can also support NSVRC in marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month by donating. Help us meet our goal of raising $2,500 on the “SAAM Day of Giving,” April 23, 2025.
ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Since 2001, NSVRC has coordinated the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign observed every April. This year’s theme is “Together We Act: United We Change.” Join the campaign by accessing free resources in English and Spanish at nsvrc.org/saam.
ABOUT NSVRC
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. The center also works with the media to promote informed reporting. Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to creating equitable, respectful, and safe environments. NSVRC is a primary division of Respect Together.