Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month – April 2022

Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month – April 2022

Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.  Sexual violence impacts every community and affects people of all genders, sexual orientations and ages.  Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and it brings advocates and communities together to help prevent these crimes.  Each one of us can help promote healthy and positive relationships that are based on respect, safety and equality.

Sexual violence is sexual activity when consent in not obtained or not freely given. The perpetrator of sexual violence is usually someone known to the victim, such as a friend, current or former intimate partner, coworker, neighbor, or family member.  Resources and additional information can be located Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (dea.gov)