Sexual Assault Awareness and Action Month
by Sam Foist-Swart, Sam Foist-Swart |
Each year, PWSC joins the national conversation in honoring April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Action Month (#SAAM2020). Why do we bring awareness during this month? Does sexual assault happen in our communities? Unfortunately, we know it does:
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1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (14.8% completed, 2.8% attempted).1
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About 3% of American men—or 1 in 33—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.1
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47% of transgender people are sexually assaulted at some point in their lifetime.2
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Almost 75% of Alaskans have experienced or know somone who has experienced domestic violence or sexual assault.3
It’s on all of us to create a safe, healthy, and fun community- free of violence!
More Information: Check out our Facebook and Instagram every Friday for resources, activities, and photos throughout #SAAM2020 and mark your calendars for Denim Day (Wednesday, April 29)! The following links also provide great sites to find resources, stats, assistance for survivors, and other ways to raise awareness:
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UAA's Office of Equity and Compliance and the 2015 Alaska Victimization Survey
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49th Rising, An amazing organization raising awareness about sexual violence in Alaska
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RAINN (Rape and Incest National Network)
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ANDVSA (The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)
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Valdez resource- AVV (Advocates for Victims of Violence)