Out of Control

Episode 11: Sexual Assault Awareness Month


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April 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise public awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. We go through what consent means and looks like, misconduct in the workplace, #MeToo Movement, assault in college, and more, including how to support survivors and keep the momentum alive for this important fight against sexual violence.

Please see below for a list, though not exhaustive, of resources to refer to:

  • NSVRC: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam 
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 
  • National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE 
  • Teen Dating Violence Hotline: 866-331-9474 
  • RAINN (online.rainn.org) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline where their volunteers offer support 24/7 to survivors and their loved ones. Whether you’re looking for support, advice, or a referral, you can contact RAINN at 800-656-HOPE or chat online with a trained support specialist 
  • A Toolkit for Survivors of the #MeToo Movement during COVID-19: https://metoomvmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MeToo-COVID-Response_TOOLKIT.pdf 
  • Support, Self-Care and Resiliency video series: https://thewomxnproject.org/sustainingcommunity-video-series/
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    Out of ControlBy Amber and Nini