LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD: How Decades of Advocacy and Protests Led to Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Since 2001, April has been nationally and internationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Since 2019, The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors has hosted an annual walk to garner support and raise awareness for both survivors and the services they offer. The Center exists because of its survivors, supporters, and history. While the "Walk in Their Shoes (WITS)" event may be seen as a single occasion to come together to raise awareness and support survivors, the c
Sexual Assault Awareness Doesn’t Stop in April: A Reading List for Healing, Learning, and Escapism
Sexual Assault Awareness Month can bring up a lot of emotions: Grief, anger, reflection, or even a quiet realization that something needs to shift. For some, it creates language where there weren’t any before. For others, it can mark the beginning of healing, deeper self-understanding, or a stronger connection to community. On April 25th, we gathered for Walk In Their Shoes—a day centered on support, visibility, and standing together against sexual violence. Through shared
