We’re back with another ActiviTEA, this time in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Read on for more information about upcoming events, how to get involved and more.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The abortion ban in Texas does not allow exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that during the first sixteen months after Texas’ abortion ban, there were an estimated 26,313 rape-related pregnancies.
Recovering from sexual violence is a process that looks different for everybody. Healing takes time.
Resources for survivors:
- Recovering from Sexual Violence (RAINN)
- Directory of coalitions and support organizations (NSVRC)
- Directory of Rape Crisis Centers (Raliance)
- Know your rights and options (NSVRC)
- Know the laws in your state (RAINN)
For loved ones of survivors:
- Listen
- Believe them
- Avoid judgement
- Provide a safe space for them to process their trauma
- Check in with them
- Learn about sexual assault and available resources
- Get involved in movements to end sexual violence
Our Asks
- Attend/share the Preconceived screening + panel on April 20, 2024
- On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, wear jeans for Denim Day in solidarity with millions to support survivors of sexual violence
- Educate yourself and others about sexual assault and violence
- Raise awareness about sexual violence
Resources
- Denim Day
- V-Day
- Take Back The Night
- NSVRC – National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- RAINN – Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
- The Anti-Violence Project (serves people who are LGBTQ+ and Bilingual): 212-714-1124
- RALIANCE
Tools
- Speaking Out From Within: Speaking Publicly About Sexual Assault
- Tools for survivors from NSVRC
- TEA Fund’s Reading List
Spread the Word
Please share any pictures with TEA Fund and use this hashtag #DenimDay
