Day 9: What if?
What if systems were built around survivors' needs? What would change?
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Everyone who came to the police would have access to survivor advocates.
Every church or school or organization or corporation would provide access to survivor advocates.
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The same event is going to affect everyone in a different way, you know? What can be validating for one person could be damaging for another, like the fish and the cat. To be good advocates, we need to remember that. ❤️🙏🏽 #30DaysofSAAM #SAAM
El mismo evento va a afectar a la gente en maneras diferentes, sabes? Lo que sea algo validante para una persona podría ser dañino para otra, como el pez y el gato. Para ser defensores buenos, tenemos que reconocerlo. Gracias. ❤️🙏🏽 #30DaysofSAAM #SAAM
Day 8: Strength in Diversity
Why is it essential to recognize that survivor experiences are not one-size-fits-all?
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Every person is different. Every experience is different. Every healing journey is different.
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Un selfie de Seis. Se viste en una camiseta verde azulada para el mes de concientización sobre la agresión sexual.
Una cosa que estoy haciendo para enfocarme en los supervivientes en mi comunidad es aprender como apoyarlos. Saber cómo consolar alguien quién ha sentido ese tipo de trauma, se necesita una cantidad enorme de paciencia y empatía. Es difícil pero no es imposible!! (Día 7) #30DaysofSAAM #SAAM
Selfie of MissPixiSix. She’s wearing teal for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
One action I’m taking to center SA survivors in my community is learning how to better support them. Knowing how to comfort people who have been through that kind of trauma requires incredible patience and empathy. It’s difficult, but it’s not impossible!! (Day 7) #30DaysofSAAM #SAAM
Day 7: SAAM Day of Action
Wear teal and share one action you are taking to center survivors in your community.
And a special reminder that if a man can't be trusted to not rape a woman, then he shouldn't be trusted with a nation.
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Collage of pet pictures on a teal background. There is a small black kitten, an adult Siamese cat, a black and white dog, a grey cat, and a small brown dog. All are wearing teal ribbons.
Collage of pet pictures on a teal background. There is a large orange cat, an orange and white cat, an older grey cat missing the tip of one ear, and a grey cat. All are wearing teal ribbons.
Collage of pet pictures on a teal background. There is a fluffy brown dog, a tan dog with a white chest, a brindle dog, and a small grey and white dog. All are wearing teal ribbons.
Collage of pet pictures on a teal background. There is a large fluffy orange cat, a small sleeping grey tabby cat, a young grey cat, a black cat in a box, and a calico cat. All are wearing teal ribbons.
#30DaysofSAAM Day of action: Wear teal today and share something you’re doing to center survivors of sexual assault in your community. Here are MCASA’s pets showing off their teal ribbons in support of survivors!
Day 6: Listening to Learn
What does it mean and look like to really listen to survivors?
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What does it mean and look like to really listen to survivors?
Long ago, I drove by the one who raped me walking down the street.
Teal graphic with an illustration of a large, diverse group of people standing in a circular group hug. Text above them reads: Keep survivors centered.
#30DaysofSAAM Keeping survivors at the center of our work is crucial. Survivors' needs are of the utmost importance: Survivors are the experts of their lives, and centering them allows our actions to focus on their needs in a compassionate, effective, and individualized way.
Day 5: Strong Sundays
Express why keeping survivors at the center makes our movement stronger.
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Day 4: SAAM History Shout-Out
Share and tag an advocate or organization that has shaped the movement and moved us forward.
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#30DaysofSAAM Since 2015 MCASA has supported the passage of 170+ pieces of significant legislation to support MD survivors. Meaningful progress has been made to promote justice for survivors, ensure accountability for those who cause harm, & dedicate funding to sexual assault support services.
Day 3: Then & Now
Share a moment from the past and reflect on how things have changed or evolved since then. What progress stands out to you?
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! For 25 years #SAAM has brought communities together to raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen prevention. How are you getting involved in SAAM this year? Check out MCASA’s SAAM page to find an event near you: https://loom.ly/3-duFYk
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As Sexual Assault Awareness Month ends, our commitment at Tranquil Awakenings Counseling Center continues. 💙
Support, healing, and advocacy don’t stop in April. We stand with survivors, every day.
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Survivors’ voices matter. When we listen, believe, and amplify their stories, we foster a culture of support and change. #SAAM2025 #SupportSurvivors #UnitedWeChange #TogetherWeAct #PreventionIsPossible #30DaysofSAAM
Today we continue to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) - a time to stand in solidarity with survivors, raise awareness, and take meaningful steps toward ending sexual violence. #SAAM #TogetherWeActUnitedWeChange #30DaysofSAAM #SupportSurvivors #RAINN
Knowledge is power, but action creates change. Let’s commit to educating ourselves and others about sexual violence and how we can prevent it.💡 🟰 ❤️ #SAAM2025 #TogetherWeAct #UnitedWeChange #PreventionIsPossible #30DaysofSAAM
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. 💪 Let's work together to raise awareness and create change. 💜 Learn more: www.nsvrc.org/saam #SAAM2025 #HealthEquityMatters #30DaysofSAAM
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