Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 22, 2021

Did You Miss Take Back the Night? Watch Now.

On April 6, 2021, the Women's Center hosted a virtual Take Back the Night event to honor the strength, courage and resiliency of the NC State activists, advocates and survivors.

Apr 10, 2021

What Is Denim Day, Where Did It Start?

The month of April will conclude with Denim Day on April 28. Wear jeans to protest all forms of sexual violence and support survivors.

Mar 25, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: How Can We Help Those at Risk?

Assault causes about 10% of traumatic brain injuries, which are common among sexual assault survivors.

Apr 3, 2020

Tracing the History of Take Back the Night at NC State

Every April, the Women’s Center and its partners observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), part of a national effort to bring attention to the issue of sexual violence.

Apr 5, 2019

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A Student’s Role in Ending the Violence

Sexual violence impedes student well-being at university campuses across the nation. According to RAINN, university students are at an elevated risk of rape and sexual assault.

Mar 22, 2019

NC State Observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), part of a national effort to bring attention to the issue of sexual violence. This year’s observance occurs at a time when the national discourse around sexual assault could not be more vocal.

Apr 19, 2018

SAAM Keynote Speaker Pierre Berastain Triumphs Over Hardships

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), the Women’s Center brought Pierre Berastain to campus for a workshop, “Unpacking Culture in the Context of Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking,” and keynote address, “The Demons in My Sleep: Sexual Assault, the DREAM Act and Uncertainty,” both held on April 17, 2018 in Talley Student Union. Berastain’s life reads like a classic American success story except for circumstances that make it more of an epic journey with some nearly crushing setbacks along the way.

Apr 19, 2018

Clothesline Project Helps Heal Survivors of Interpersonal Violence through Art

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the emotionally moving Clothesline Project raises awareness about sexual violence. Each of NC State's Campus Community Centers has dedicated space for the project, which features the work of survivors of interpersonal violence who share their experience through art.

Mar 29, 2018

“Embrace Your Voice” During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) takes place every April and is part of a national initiative to raise awareness about sexual violence. This year’s theme, “Embrace your Voice,” speaks to the importance of creating a culture that supports survivors of sexual violence. NC State aims to create a campus in which our students believe and support survivors, do not accept acts of violence and join efforts to create a safer campus and a safer world for all of us.

Mar 23, 2017

Be Aware: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The NC State Women's Center will present a full calendar of programs for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which occurs nationally every April. We encourage you to attend at least one program this month to help stimulate dialogue and consciousness as we focus on this serious issue.