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
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
Celebrating and Understanding Native American Heritage Month
Every November, the United States and Canada celebrate and recognize Native American Heritage Month to honor the resilience, creativity, and enduring strength of Indigenous peoples. The legacy of Native Americans is the reason this land holds the rich history it does, as Indigenous communities are the first inhabitants, with deep-rooted languages, cultures, and traditions that continue to shape America today. In celebrating their existence, we must also confront the realities
Wounds You Can’t See: The Toll of Sexual Assault on Military Lives
By Ariana Rodriguez-Goris Veteran's Day is November 11th, 2025. A day that we acknowledge the time and sacrifice that those who served...
World Homeless Day: The Susceptible Victims to Sexual Violence
By Ariana Rodriguez-Goris Homelessness is nothing new, but the surgence of Covid 19 the disease and a global pandemic following put a...
