04/20/2026
April Sexual Assault Awareness month
Did you know nearly every minute someone in the US is sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes that someone is a child? Nearly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience unwanted sexual assault in their lifetime. Over 90% of college campus sexual assaults go unreported and overall 60% of sexual assaults are never reported to the police. 70% of the time the survivor knows their attacker. To change these statistics awareness must be spread. Survivors must feel supported and more importantly believed. We must continue to speak out against this abuse in order to make a change.
Ways to Show Support:
Wear Teal: A teal ribbon is the symbol of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Educational Campaigns: Engage in blogs, webinars, and social media campaigns to spread awareness.
Attend events: Participate in events like Denim Day or Take back the Night Protests
Support Survivors: Listen, support, and believe survivors in the community
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
https://www.togetherforgirls.org/en/blog/if-a-survivor-of-sexual-violence-comes-to-you-what-should-you-do