It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month! This year's theme is 'Building Connected Communities'. Any space where people come together is a community, whether in neighborhoods, workplaces, campuses, organizations, or even online spaces. We are all a part of a community - we want to work toward ensuring our communities are safe, inclusive, and equitable.
Every April across the U.S., individuals and organizations with a passion for sexual violence prevention take part in Sexual Assault Awareness Month, or SAAM. The goal of SAAM is to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. While one month isn’t enough to solve the serious issue of sexual violence, SAAM is an opportunity to open up conversation about consent and prevention efforts throughout the year.
Follow us on the DASACC social accounts to learn more throughout the month!
What is DASACC doing during SAAM?
Throughout the month of April, DASACC is asking you to
rock your favorite pair of jeans and donate. We stand together to make a global fashion statement to support survivors and spread awareness to stop sexual violence.
Join us in your office, classroom, workplace, business & more!
Have questions? Want to register our business or school? Reach out to Hailey Fritzsch, Sr. Manager of Advocacy and Capacity Building - hfritzsch@dasacc.org
Make a donation.
Wear your denim for the day!
A BRIEF DENIM DAY HISTORY
Jeans are a huge part of American fashion. When you find the perfect fit, you feel like you can conquer anything that comes your way. I am sure an 18-year-old Italian woman felt the same way when she put on a pair and got into a car with her 45-year-old driving instructor. During the drive, her instructor raped her. She pressed charges and he was convicted, but in that same decade, his sentence was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court. The Court’s opinion was the woman’s jeans were so tight that only she could have removed them herself, therefore she must have consented. This decision created an uproar around the world and sparked a movement to wear denim to show solidarity and support for sexual assault survivors. For over 20 years the last Wednesday in April has been dedicated to educating and bringing awareness to victim blaming culture. There is no excuse that justifies sexual assault.
DENIM DAY 2024 - APRIL 24TH
Other great events you can connect with...
Teal Tuesdays!
Wear the color teal any (or every!) Tuesday throughout the month of April to help create visual awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Participate solo, with your workplace or a group of friends!
Tag us in your teal - #DASACCteal #SAAM
DASACC 101 & Dynamics of Interpersonal Violence
April 1 | Presenting at Methodist Church Women's Club
April 8 | Presenting at Washington Rotary Club
April 10 | Presenting at Warren County Freeholder's Meeting
April 14 | Presenting at Jewish Sisterhood Club
April 18 | Presenting at Phillipsburg Rotary Club
Shirts for Survivors
Event at Centenary University
Tabling Event
Visit us at the DASACC table!
April 11 & 27 | Starbucks, Hawks Point Blvd, Washington, NJ
April 14 | St. Luke's Health System
April 22 | Warren Hills High School
April 24 | Centenary University
Full Month Campaigns
SAAM Social Media
Denim Day
SAAM in Warren County Libraries (locations & dates to come)
Starbucks "Buy One, Donate One" for SAAM
As a way to give back, for every 1lb bag of coffee beans bought, Hawk Point Starbucks will be matching and donating a 1lb bag of coffee beans to DASACC in supporting survivors in the community.
Keep checking in here or our social media pages for more great events!
To get involved or for more information about specific events, please contact
Hailey Fritzsch at hfritzsch@dasacc.org
If you or someone you know is being hurt, we can help. Call our 24/7 helpline/hotline: 908.453.4181
The mission of the Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center is to help, serve, and advocate for those impacted by interpersonal violence, to be proactive regarding its prevention, and to create positive change. DASACC is a registered 501(c)(3).
ANTI-RACISM/ANTI-OPPRESSION STATEMENT: DASACC serves all those who identify as being affected by interpersonal violence; and we strive to maintain knowledge and sensitivity of the impact of race/ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, disability status, neurodiversity, age, mental health, substance use and any other aspect which make a person unique.
