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Guess what came just in time for #TealTuesday! My #BelieveSurvivors shirt from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center! What are you doing to raise awareness of sexual violence? #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SAAM #SAAM17 #ChangeTheCulture

You know sexual assault on college campuses is a real problem. But it doesn't have to be this way. Your Student Organization/Club has a lot to offer - use your leadership and resources to help prevent sexual violence on campus. When your organization promotes equality, respect, and accountability, it helps create a safer space for everyone. Support an equal and safe campus​ community: • Sponsor campus-wide awareness events that focus on consent, healthy sexuality, and bystander intervention. • Partner with other organizations on campus or in your community that support equality. • Educate members about what enthusiastic, affirmative consent looks like. • Step in and speak up when you hear rape jokes, see sexual harassment, or observe situations where consent hasn't been or cannot be given. #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SAAM #SAAM17 #BelieveSurvivors #NoForceJustLove

Parents of Young Children: It's important to demonstrate healthy personal boundaries with your child early on. Age-appropriate lessons about boundaries and consent can help shape your child's values. Support your child's healthy development: • Respect your child's right to make choices about their body (For example, don't make them hug someone they don't want to). • Encourage your child to respect the choices of others (For example, tell them to ask their friends if it's okay before giving hugs, holding hands, taking pictures, etc). • Teach your child the correct names of all their body parts, including their genitals. This information empowers children to know their bodies and better understand development. #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SAAM #SAAM17 #BelieveSurvivors #ChangeTheCulture #NoForceJustLove

Sexual violence undermines the values of strong communities. Online comments that blame victims contribute to a broader climate in which sexual violence is tolerated and not taken seriously. Help end rape culture by taking action online: • Believe and support survivors. • Respond to victim-blaming, rape jokes, or other problematic comments on social media. • Promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month using the hashtag #SAAM. #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SAAM17 #BelieveSurvivors #NoForceJustLove