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Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time when advocates shine a light on prevention and share support for survivors. While outreach has typically been through in-person events -- this April, in the midst of the current public health crisis -- event planners are having to think through new ways to engage community members.
While we know it's a challenge to change up strategies so close to April, we also know that the messages we collectively share through SAAM activities are always meaningful, necessary, and worthwhile. As you re-strategize your activities, we will be sharing guidance and resources along the way to help make this lift a shared one.
Together, we can keep the light of SAAM shining during these uncertain times. Get started by exploring these social-distancing friendly actions that are both valuable and do-able in a quick turnaround time.
Adapt your in-person event to an online event
Events like panel discussions around topics like consent or Q&As -- or even digital documentary screenings -- can be taken online. Consider holding a virtual discussion via Facebook Live, Skype, Zoom, or another video conferencing platform to help community members feel empowered to ask questions and educate themselves about these topics from the comfort of their own homes.
If you've already added an event to our national listing, you can edit the event page to change the location to "remote" using these instructions.
Take Part in the SAAM Day of Action on Tuesday, April 7th
Help turn social media teal -- the color of sexual assault awareness and prevention -- on April 7th by sharing a teal selfie using #SAAM. Teal ribbons, t-shirts, nails, hair, makeup, jewelry, ties, and other accessories have been popular items worn in the past. Some folks have even gotten creative and decked their pets out in teal. Wearing teal will spread awareness that April is SAAM.
You can share the following message with the post: Today is the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action, and I'm going teal to show my support for survivors. #SAAM #IAsk
Participate in and Promote the #30DaysofSAAM Instagram Challenge
During these uncertain times, we're hoping that past and new participants alike find the challenge to be an outlet to share creativity, hope, and connection.
Share the #30DaysofSAAM Instagram challenge to your online community using the following posts and graphics.
You can share the following message with the post: Join advocates, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month online through the #30DaysofSAAM Instagram challenge. Get started: [link removed] #SAAM #IAsk
Share Messages, Graphics, Videos on Social Media
Sometimes there's no better way to reach community members than with direct and engaging messages about supporting survivors and consent through social media posts. Post these share graphics, gifs, and videos to share important messages about consent and healthy sexuality throughout the month.
Explore more ideas for making your SAAM plans social-distancing friendly:
Get Engaged Online in Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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SAAM 2020 Campaign Guide
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CDC Guidance: Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready
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