Together We Act, United We Change

As we begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April 2025, we invite you to join us in celebrating the resilience of survivors, the growth of our community, and the shared journey of healing and empowerment. Our theme this year, "Together We Act, United We Change," highlights the strength found in unity, the progress made through compassion, and the hope we build for the future when we stand together.

At the heart of this year's campaign is the message that we are stronger together. Each action, no matter how small, contributes to a collective movement toward a world free from sexual violence. By supporting survivors, engaging in meaningful conversations, and creating spaces for healing, we work towards transforming our communities into places of safety, trust, and empowerment.

Events and Collaborations: Empowering Our Community

This year, our events reflect the diversity of our community and the power of coming together. From educational workshops to creative healing experiences, there are countless ways to get involved and support the movement.

Start By Believing Day: April 2, 2025
Stand with us at the Tooele Tech Campus or stop by and say hello at the Capitol Rotunda to support survivors and promote the power of believing survivors from the moment they come forward. If you cannot attend in-person, take the #StartByBelieving pledge at startbybelieving.org/pledge

Rainbow Brunch: April 5, 2025
A celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, healing, and inclusion at Encircle in Salt Lake City. This event will bring together people of all identities (allies welcome) to honor the diverse journeys of healing.

Hope and Healing Celebration: April 11, 2025
Celebrate the Pillar of Hope Award recipients and our collective commitment to creating a world free from sexual violence. To learn more about the Pillar of Hope recipients click here.

Still Not Asking For It: April 13, 2025

Still Not Asking For It is a flash tattoo fundraiser designed to foster safer practices within the tattoo community. This year Only Forever Tattoo and Lonely Hearts Club Tattoo are holding flash tattoo fundraisers to support the Rape Recovery Center. For more information, visit @stillnotaskingforit_flashevent on instagram or https://www.instagram.com/stillnotaskingforit_flashevent/?hl=en.

Consent Culture Begins in the Family: April 19, 24 & 29, 2025
Join us for our upcoming consent culture workshops, where we will explore how to nurture a culture of consent from within the family, laying the foundation for a society where respect and healthy boundaries are the norm.

UCASA’s Denim Day: April 23, 2025
Show your support for survivors by wearing denim on April 23. Additionally, the Rape Recovery Center will be a drop-off location for denim donations from April 1st to 8th. Donate gently used denim to help raise awareness and stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.

MenHealing Event: April 27, 2025
Join us for a stage reading in collaboration with Men Healing in support of male survivors of sexual trauma. This event will be hosted on the Westminster University campus.

Writing Workshops: April 23 and 30, 2025
The Rape Recovery Center and Community Writing Center are collaborating to host two workshops focused on exploring narratives of masculinity and the power of healing through memoir.

Throughout the month, our social media will be buzzing with ways to get involved and support survivors. Be sure to give us a follow! Together, we can create a future where sexual violence is no longer tolerated, where survivors are supported, and where every individual can thrive in a world filled with respect, dignity, and care. We invite you to be a part of "Together We Act, United We Change."

Your involvement—whether through attending events, sharing resources, or engaging on social media—helps build a brighter future for all.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025