Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Rape Recovery Center is pleased to announce that April 2026 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a national awareness month focused on supporting survivors and increasing public knowledge of the prevalence of sexual violence. This year’s theme, 25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward, marks the 25th anniversary of the campaign and represents the importance of recognizing the strides we have made while continuing to aim for a world free from sexual violence.
“April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month reminds us that sexual violence is not just an individual issue, but a community responsibility,” says Community Engagement Director Josse Sandres, “Supporting survivors begins with believing them, educating ourselves about consent and prevention, and being willing to have courageous conversations that challenge harmful norms. Each of us can make a difference by showing up with compassion, advocating for survivor-centered policies, and helping create spaces where safety, dignity, and respect are the standard.”
SAAM Events: Collaborating with our Communities
Reimagining Healing: April 6, 2026 - The RRC will be tabling at this event, hosted by the University of Utah, to bring awareness to resources available to those who are on their healing journey.
Supporting Survivors - A SLCo Employee Wellness Workshop: April 9, 2026 - This workshop will be available to Salt Lake County employees and will dive into what it means to create a trauma-informed workplace, how to respond to a disclosure, and what resources are available through the RRC.*
Homeless Resource Fair: April 10, 2026 - This tabling event, organized by the Salt Lake City Corporation’s Housing Stability Division and hosted by The Salt Lake City Mission, will provide an opportunity for those experiencing homelessness to connect with our resources.
Healing Arts Event: April 11, 2026- This workshop, available for clients of the RRC’s clinical team, will be facilitated by a local artist and our Clinical Director to provide a space for creative healing and mindfulness.*
SNAFI Flash Tattoo Fundraiser: April 12, 2026- Still Not Asking For It was created in 2015 to confront sexual violence and misogyny inside tattoo culture — not just in theory, but in action.
Denim Day: April 23, 2026 - Show your support for survivors by wearing denim!
College, Career, and Community Nights: April 23, 2026 - The RRC will be tabling at Granite Peaks Adult Education to connect students and community members with information about our services.
* Indicates that event is not open to the general public.
Follow us on social media and, for more information on Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025 events or to get involved, please visit https://www.raperecoverycenter.org/events.
ABOUT THE RAPE RECOVERY CENTER
The Rape Recovery Center’s mission is to support and empower survivors of sexual violence and educate the community about the causes, impact, and prevention of sexual violence. Serving over 2,000 survivors annually, the center is a leader in trauma-informed care and systemic change.
