SAAM Day of Action for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Tuesday, April 4th. There are until the next observance.

Every first Tuesday in April, we celebrate SAAM Day of Action, which will be celebrated on April 4 this year. This unique Day of Action, observed as part of the larger Sexual Assault Awareness Month (S.A.A.M.), aims to raise awareness about sexual assault and educate people on effective measures to avoid its occurrence. The National Sexual Assault Resource Center (NSVRC), which also organizes activities aimed at educating and raising awareness about sexual violence, chooses the annual subject of SAAM Day of Action. In recent years, online sexual assault prevention has been a big topic, which shows how much more the world depends on technology.

📆 When is SAAM Day of Action?

This year, SAAM Day of Action is on April 4th. It is the 1st Tuesday in April; in 2024, it is on Thursday.

Countdown to SAAM Day of Action

Did you know: More than one-third of all women have been victims of sexual violence.

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📜 History of SAAM Day of Action

The SAAM Day of Action attempts to address the issues of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment before they occur, as well as to support survivors. Sexual assault is defined as any sort of sexual behavior or contact that occurs without permission. Rape, attempted rape, sexual coercion, unwanted touching or fondling, and other forms of sexual assault are examples. Non-physical behaviors such as showing sexual photos to someone without their consent are also included.Sexual assault is a severe offense that must be prosecuted.

It frequently has long-term, severe repercussions on survivors, including rage, denial, nightmares, humiliation, dread, sadness, guilt, rationalization, mood swings, numbness, promiscuity, loneliness, social anxiety, loss of trust, and post-traumatic stress disorder. As a result, it is clear that survivors of sexual assault deserve care and empathy rather than condemnation, shame, and victim-blaming. Therapy and counseling are also needed to help them get the treatment and rehabilitation they need so much.

☑️ SAAM Day of Action facts

Sexual assault against men
Over a quarter of all males have been victims of sexual violence.

Inmates experience sexual violence
Over 80,000 convicts are sexually abused in jail each year.

Children are vulnerable
Over 60,000 youngsters are sexually abused each year.

Things to do on SAAM Day of Action

Wear teal
The official color of sexual assault prevention is teal. Wearing teal shows that you don’t agree with any kind of sexual abuse and that you support people who have been abused.

Attend an event
Attend a SAAM event and bring a friend. Most events are virtually webcast, allowing you to participate from wherever you are.

Spread the word
Social media is a strong instrument for bringing about cultural change. Use your internet voice to speak out against sexual assault and to show support for courageous survivors.

📅 SAAM Day of Action Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 April 4 Tuesday
2024 April 4 Thursday
2025 April 4 Friday
2026 April 4 Saturday
2027 April 4 Sunday

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