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SAAM 2023 Guest Blog Series
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Overview:

#DrawingConnections with our Partners- the Resource Toolkit Library
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Toolkit Libraries

Issues -  FrameWorks Institute

Since 1999, FrameWorks has studied how people think and talk about numerous social issues – and how communications can spark change. They host a library of toolkits on 18 different justice topics. 

 

Explore the Toolkit Library- Racial Equity 

SAAM 2023 Day of Giving
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Support Survivors around the country for #SAAM2023

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)! This year’s theme is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” The campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us to build racial equity and respect. 

How to Create a Trauma Informed Workplace
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The Mental Health Landscape

#SAAM2023 Glossary of Terms
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This list does not include all the terms and definitions related to systems that maintain unearned privileges and unjust oppressions. As we work towards a future without sexual violence, advocates, survivors, and communities must respond to a complex reality that center the needs of those most impacted by systemic oppression.

Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity #SAAM2023
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Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual harassment, assault, and abuse are widespread and impact every person in the community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. 

A Survivor’s Guide to Understanding Therapeutic Healing Pathways
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Given that our SAAM 2023 theme is all about drawing connections, it’s vital to reflect on one of the most important connections we can make-the one with ourselves. The path to healing is a complex journey. Therapeutic outlets are one of the most common ways survivors of trauma express, process, and find closure in their lives. Although therapy and counseling are becoming increasingly common, the sheer number of options available can be overwhelming-especially when one is at the start of their healing journey.

What are the connections between Transphobia, Racism and Sexual Violence?
Making Connections Transphobia, Racism, and Sexual Violence

What is Transphobia?

Transphobia “is the hatred of transgender people… typically accompanied by the belief that trans people don’t deserve respect or rights.” It can encompass fear or hatred towards transgender people, or the belief or idea that transgender people aren’t real or are somehow not valid in their own identity. Transphobia is deeply institutionalized and causes direct harm and loss of life for transgender people.  

What is the connection between Language Access, Sexual Violence, and Racism?
Making connections: Language access, sexual violence, and racism

What is Language Access?

What is the connection between Media, Sexual Violence, and Systems of Oppression?
Making Connections, Media, Sexual Violence, and Systems of Oppression

How powerful is the media in creating social norms?