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The theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month for April 2026 is “25 Years Strong: Looking Back, Moving Forward.” 💙 For 25 years, SAAM has united survivors, advocates, and communities in the commitment to end sexual assault, abuse, and harassment. This milestone honors the history of the movement and reinforces our dedication to a safer future. As we reflect on the progress made and the work still ahead, we’re reminded that every voice matters and every action counts. Stay tuned for more resources as we celebrate 25 years of SAAM and continue moving forward—together. For more details, visit the link in our bio | Celebrating 25 Years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) #SAAM2026

The Together We Act, United We Change PSA, part of the SAAM 2025 campaign, brings together influential leaders, athletes, and advocates from various sectors—taking action to create safer communities.   Featuring James Smith-Williams (Atlanta Falcons, Set The Expectation Ambassador), Yolanda Edrington (CEO, Respect Together), John J. “Ski” Sygielski (President, Harrisburg Area Community College), Jaime Arroyo (Vice President, Lancaster City Council & CEO, ASSETS), and other dedicated advocates, this PSA challenges harmful misconceptions, amplifies survivors’ voices, and fosters a culture built on respect and safety.   Educating ourselves and others, speaking up, and supporting survivors can create a safer world for everyone. Join the movement this April by sharing this message and committing to prevention.   To read our press release, please visit the link in our bio.   #SAAM2025 #TogetherWeAct #UnitedWeChange #EndSexualViolence #ConsentCulture #PreventionInAction #SupportSurvivors #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #MeToo #30DaysofSAAM #PreventionIsPossible #PSA

The time has come, and we are so happy to show you our brand new logo. We are proudly a part of Respect Together, our new organizational brand that unites our work alongside the re-named Pennsylvania Coalition To Advance Respect (PCAR). Please visit the link in our bio | Respect Together

Voices Through the Decades 🎙️This final episode wraps up our special podcast series honoring 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Throughout the series, we’ve highlighted voices from across the movement reflecting on SAAM’s history, impact, and future. In this conversation, Laura Palumbo speaks with fellow NSVRC colleagues Sally Laskey, Jennifer Grove, and Jayla Murdock about their experiences supporting and shaping the SAAM campaign over the years. Together, they reflect on the evolution of SAAM, lessons learned, special memories, and hopes for the future of prevention. To listen, visit the link in our bio | Voices Through the Decades: Looking Back with SAAM Insiders #SAAM2026 #25YearsStronger #LookingBackMovingForward #SupportSurvivors #PreventionIsPossible

Tomorrow’s the day! ☀️👟 Team Respect Together is looking forward to beautiful sunny weather as we join the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community tomorrow morning in support of safer, healthier communities for all. Can’t make it to the walk? Not to worry! You can still help make this event a success by supporting the walkers on Team Respect Together with a donation. Every contribution helps advance our work to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. 📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, May 16 📍 Harrisburg, PA 💙 Donate or learn more at the link in our bio Thank you to everyone who has already supported our team. We’re grateful to be part of a community that believes in prevention, respect, and collective action.

Voices Through the Decades 🎙️ This is Episode 4 of our special series honoring 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Across this series, we’re uplifting voices from the movement to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. In this conversation, Laura Palumbo from NSVRC, a division of Respect Together, speaks with Ponny White, Senior Prevention Coordinator at the @newyork.alliance , who shares expertise on what it really looks like to authentically engage young people in prevention work. This episode explores how organizations can support youth leadership and honor the next generation’s role in shaping the future of prevention. Listen now at the link in our bio | Voices Through the Decades: Engaging Youth Leadership in Prevention #SAAM2026 #25YearsStronger #LookingBackMovingForward #SupportSurvivors #PreventionIsPossible

The countdown is on! 👟 This Saturday, Respect Together will join the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community in support of safer, healthier communities for all. There’s still time to support our team by making a donation to our walkers as they raise funds to help prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. 🗓 Saturday, May 16 📍 Harrisburg, PA 💙 Donate or learn more at the link in our bio. Thank you to everyone who has already supported our team. We’re grateful to be part of a community that believes in prevention, respect, and collective action.

The Grand Prize Winner of the #30DaysOfSAAM2026 challenge is @phumulani_african_women ! Congratulations! 🎉 They’ve won a $250 Etsy gift card as our randomly selected winner. Thank you to everyone who participated, whether every day, every Tuesday, or one day in April. We loved seeing your creativity, and your advocacy truly spoke volumes throughout #SAAM2026! 💙 #30DaysofSAAM #25YearsStronger #LookingBackMovingForward #SupportSurvivors #PreventionIsPossible

YOU did it! ➡️ Did you participate every day OR every Tuesday for #30DaysofSAAM2026? Let us know by 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 on this post so we can enter you in the grand prize drawing. #SAAM2026 Entries close on May 8, 2026. The winner will be announced on May 11, 2026. #SAAM2026 #30DaysofSAAM #25YearsStronger #LookingBackMovingForward #SupportSurvivors #PreventionIsPossible

We have genuinely enjoyed uplifting the amazing creativity in support of survivors through our #30DaysofSAAM2026 Challenge. Though April is over, the movement continues. Be sure to keep highlighting the great work you all do and tagging @nsvrc ! Be sure to check out our next post if you're eligible to enter the grand prize drawing! 🎉 The #Day23 through #Day30 prompt winners for the #30DaysOfSAAM2026 challenge are: 💙 #Day23: @harbornw 💙 #Day24: @reachcrisis 💙 #Day25: @night_gardner 💙 #Day26: @vscflorida 💙 #Day27: @phumulani_african_women 💙 #Day28: @rave.im 💙 #Day29: @sjliwellness 💙 #Day25: @newhopecrisiscenter #SAAM2026 #30DaysofSAAM #25YearsStronger #LookingBackMovingForward #SupportSurvivors #PreventionIsPossible

ATSA and NSVRC are officially accepting submissions for the 2026 Gail Burns-Smith Award! We offer this award to two individuals, one who primarily provides services to those who have been sexually harmed, and another to an individual who provides treatment or does research in the area of treatment or prevention of sexual harm. Prizes include: 💙Plaque/trophy 💙Free conference registration at the ATSA Annual Research and Treatment Conference and the National Sexual Assault Conference 💙Travel to and hotel at either the ATSA or the National Sexual Assault Conference — recipient’s choice 💙Press release highlighting winners’ work released by both organizations. Nominations must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by May 31, 2026. Link in bio to learn more!

The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is just two weeks away, and Respect Together is proud to be part of this impactful event. 🗓 Saturday, May 16 🕘 9:00–11:00 AM 📍 Harrisburg, PA We invite our network to get involved by: • Joining our team in Harrisburg • Participating from your own community • Making a donation to support our efforts This event is an opportunity to come together in support of healthier, safer communities and to advance the work of preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. If you’re in the Harrisburg area, we hope you’ll consider walking with us. Join us or support the team today! See the link in our bio!