The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the United States. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.
TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2012
"A DAY OF ACTION"
THIS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DAY PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PREVENTION ADVOCATES TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS YEAR, PROCLAIM “IT’S TIME … TO TALK ABOUT IT” BY USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION. BY CHANGING YOUR PROFILE PICTURES AND FOCUSING YOUR STATUS UPDATES, TWEETS, AND BLOG POSTS ON SAAM AND THE DAY OF ACTION, YOU CAN ENGAGE ONLINE COMMUNITIES IN SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
It is so necessary to realize the importance of the awareness of sexual abuse and sexual assault. One out of four women, and one out of six men have been sexually abused in their lifetime. Truthfully, these numbers are not exactly accurate because most cases of abuse are never reported. It's time to speak to our children about the truth behind sex, and sexual violence. This month take a stand in the prevention of sexual violence.
Please join me Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Ark of Safety Christian Church
2529 Charwood Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
I will be speaking, along with Dr. Gloria Johnson, and Catina Lampkin of Life Source Consultants. We will be talking about the importance of speaking up about sexual abuse. There will be free counselors on hand if needed. Hope to see you there!!!!
For more information regarding SAAM, please visit http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/sexual-assault-awareness-month-home.
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