Sexual Assault Awareness Month
What is SAAM?
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a national campaign held in April that raises awareness and education about sexual assault. At KU, SAPEC holds a range SAAM events and programs in April in collaboration with students, other university offices, and community organizations.
Awareness Flags
A signature SAAM event is the month-long Awareness Flags display on the Watson library lawn from April 10 - 14. The flags represent the number of KU students who are impacted by sexual assault.All SAAM 2023 Events
Prevention Demands Equity Social Media Series
Friday, April 3 – Friday April 7, various
Instagram and TikTok
Join us and campus partners as we do a deeper dive into the intersections of gender based violence.
Sexual Assault Awareness Flags
Monday, April 10 - Friday, April 14
Tabling 10AM - 2PM
Watson Library Lawn
The Awareness Flag Project is on display all week on the Watson Library lawn. This Project represents the number of KU students who are directly impacted by sexual assault.
Learn more about the Awareness Flags display.
The Manic Episodes: Mary Lambert and Wyatt Hermansen
Wednesday, April 12, all day
Various locations;
This event will include a poetry workshop during the day, as well as an evening discussion focusing on Queer joy, mental health, sexual assault, fat liberation, and musical performances.
Barstander
Tuesday April 18 - Thursday, April 20, 6PM - 8:30PM
Cofrin Logan Center
Grab your friends and join us for an immersive escape room experience at KU's secret bar. This bar themed escape room will test your bystander skills. Successfully demonstrate the 3 D's of intervention and your group will win free tickets to community concerts. Reserve now, spaces limited.
Jayhawks Give a Flock Facilitator Training
Monday, April 24, 9AM - 12PM (noon)
Forum B, Burge Union
Hate sexual violence? Train to be a facilitator for Jayhawks Give a Flock 2023. Faculty, staff, and graduate students can sign up at SAAM 2023 JGAF Facilitator Training.
Denim Day
Wednesday, April 26, 12PM (noon) - 2:30PM
Kansas Union Plaza
This day of action and awareness is an event in which people are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence.
Jayhawks Give a Flock Facilitator Training
Thursday, April 27, 9AM - 12PM (noon)
Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union, Level 4
Hate sexual violence? Train to be a facilitator for Jayhawks Give a Flock 2023. Faculty, staff, and graduate students can sign up at SAAM 2023 JGAF Facilitator Training.
Take Back the Night
Wednesday, April 27, Time TBD - announced via social media
South Park Gazebo
Each year, the Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center hosts TBTN in Lawrence. Join us for this gathering honoring survivors.