Sexual Assault

Sexual violence is defined by the NSVRC as any type of unwanted sexual contact ranging from sexist attitudes and actions to rape and murder. According to RAINN, an American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds and the majority of victims are under 30 years old. Sexual violence is a big problem that affects both males and females.

On April 1, 2001 the United States observed the first Sexual Assault Awareness Month nationally. The recognized symbol is a teal ribbon. Each year the NSVRC designs a new campaign for each SAAM. This year’s theme is “Engaging New Voices.” New groups are being addressed to help put an end to sexual assault.

Did you know that certain groups can play an influential role in preventing sexual assault? Greek life, parents, coaches, faith leaders, survivors, and community members all play an important part. The “Engaging New Voices” campaign is working to raise awareness and encourage members of these groups to help prevent sexual assault. We can all use our voices to prevent sexual violence.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, there is help. You can call the hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673). This NSVRC link has ideas for what to say to a survivor or what to do as a survivor of sexual assault. There are plenty of ways to get involved and make your voice heard!

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Helpful Resources

There are multiple websites and organizations for sexual assault prevention. For more information, check out the National Sexual Violence Resource Center or their Sexual Assault Awareness Monthpage.
RAINN is another good resource with a hotline!

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Take Action!

Do you want to get involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month? You can go to this website to find social media graphics to use on your profiles. NSVRC also offers campaign resources and guides for creating your own campaign! This link will give you all the information you need to start your own campaign in your community. This blog post has eight ways to get involved in SAAM!

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Upcoming Events

NCVAN Victims Fundraiser
April 5, 2017 12pm
Taverna Agora Greek Kitchen & Bar
326 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC
More info HERE
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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Boys
April 10, 2017 12:30pm-2pm
More info HERE
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Stewards of Children Training
April 11, 2017 1pm-3:30pm
Sheppard Memorial Library
530 Evans Street, Greenville, NC
More info HERE
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Webinar: Making the Shift to Trauma-Informed Services: Understanding Responses to Trauma and Maximizing Service Accessibility
April 17, 2017 2pm-3:30pm
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What Social Workers and Human Services Professionals Need to Know about Human Trafficking
April 19, 2017 12pm-2pm
East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU
115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
More info HERE
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Webinar: The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence
April 19, 2017 2pm-3:30pm
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Webinar: The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence
April 20, 2017 10am-11:30am
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Webinar: Making the Shift to Trauma-Informed Services: Understanding Responses to Trauma and Maximizing Service Accessibility
April 21, 2017 10am-11:30am
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Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights
April 25-27, 2017
Kitty Hawk, NC
More info HERE
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Webinar: Locating Runaway and Missing from Care Youth
April 27, 2017 1pm-2pm
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Webinar: Human Trafficking and Criminal Behavior Across Minority Populations
April 27, 2017 2pm-3pm
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Stewards of Children Training
May 5, 2017 10am-12:30pm
Sheppard Memorial Library
530 Evans Street, Greenville, NC
More info HERE
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Build Beyond Conference 2017
May 15-17, 2017
Schrott Auditorium at at Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
More info HERE.
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NCCASA 2017 Biennial Conference
Tuesday May 16th – Thursday May 18th
Winston Salem, NC
More Information HERE
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Roanoke Valley Regional Citizens Forum Against Human Trafficking
May 25, 2017 7pm-9pm
Halifax Community College Bldg 400 Rm 401
100 College Dr. Weldon, NC 27890
For more info contact: John4.34.missions@gmail.com
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Helping Traumatized Children Learn and Succeed Through the Implementation of Trauma-Informed Care
June 1, 2017
Eastern AHEC
2600 W. Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC, 27858
More info HERE
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Stewards of Children Training
June 7, 2017 2pm-4:30pm
Sheppard Memorial Library
530 Evans Street, Greenville, NC
More info HERE
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Human Trafficking Training
NC Conference of District Attorneys
August 10-11, 2017
Raleigh, NC
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Project NO REST 2017 Conference
August 15-16, 2017
Renaissance Asheville Hotel
31 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC
More info HERE.
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Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference
September 21-22, 2017
Toledo, Ohio
(Deadline for abstracts July 15)
More info Here
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JuST Conference
October 17-19, 2017
New Orleans, Louisiana
More info HERE

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