20 Years of SAAM
April 2021 marks the official 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This April we are highlighting the importance of engaging men as allies in the movement to end sexual violence.
“Even before SAAM became official, it was about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Looking at the history of the movement to end sexual violence, it’s clear why: It’s impossible to prevent an issue no one knows about, and it’s difficult to make people aware of a problem without providing a solution. The two work in tandem, and they always have. From the civil rights movement to the founding of the first rape crisis centers to national legislation and beyond, the roots of SAAM run deep.”¹ (History of SAAM)
It’s Time to Step In Indiana
We all can use our voices to change damaging social norms perpetuating rape culture and sexual violence. An important step is becoming an effective bystander. Simply put, bystander intervention recognizes potentially harmful situations and responds in a way that can change the potential outcome. ICESAHT created the Step In program with that goal in mind; empowering all Hoosiers to use their voice and change a culture that normalizes sexual violence. The only person responsible for preventing sexual violence is the perpetrator, but we all can play an important role in protecting each other and keeping our communities safe.
Stop. Think. Engage. Prevent. Indiana
2021 SAAM Events
April 6th
National Day of Action
Wear teal
April 9th
Unfiltered: Real People, Real Conversations podcast airs
Jaunelle Hamilton White — Athletic Director at IUPUI
April 23rd
Facebook Livestream
2:00–3:00 PM EST
Haleigh Harrold — SAFE Bar Network
April 26th
Teal the Canal (Virtual)
12:00–1:00 PM EST
April 28th
National Denim Day
Wear denim
April 30th
Masculinity Does Not Make a Man Roundtable (via Zoom)
9:00 AM–Noon EST
Featured panelists:
Rus Funk
Brian Carter
Jeff Matsushita
Shan Foster
For questions about any of the events listed, please contact Minette Kamara, Director of Education and Advancement at Minette@icesaht.org
