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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Each April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a designated time to support survivors, promote consent, and prevent sexual violence in our campus community.

At Sacramento State, Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS), WEAVE, and the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) partner with campus groups, including cultural and academic resource centers, to host events, workshops, and outreach throughout April.

These efforts focus on sharing resources, building skills, and creating a campus where survivors are believed, supported, and connected to care.

Questions or need support?

Contact Sac State’s Confidential Campus Advocate at weave@csus.edu or Health Promotion Specialist Nan Fitzpatrick at nan.fitzpatrick@csus.edu.

Follow @sacstatestudenthealth, @weaveatsacstate, and @sacstate_oeo on Instagram for event updates.

Female students walking with posters in hand.

SAAM Day of Action Fair

Day: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Library Quad

Join us in this carnival-style event to help raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence, and the different ways we can all work to prevent it. Stop by from 11-2 to enjoy FREE food trucks, merch, games, giveaways, resources and more.

Hosted by the Office for Equal Opportunity in partnership with student-led groups and community organizations

Teal Games

Day: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: Game starts at 12 p.m.
Location: John Smith Field

Come see first pitches thrown by Sac State allies, get free giveaways, and learn more about sexual violence prevention! Secure your tickets through the Sac State Athletics page to attend. Wear teal to the games and throughout the month of April to show your commitment to raising awareness and ending sexual violence.

Hosted by the Office for Equal Opportunity.

Sexual Assault Panel

Day: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hinde Auditorium

Hosted by the Women’s and Gender Studies Department

Safe Night Out

Day: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Orchard II & III (The Union)

Join Sac State’s Confidential WEAVE Advocates in a workshop designed to give students personal and bystander education to reduce sexual violence. This workshop will look at the various ways sexual harm can manifest in our nights out, as well as the ways we can actively intervene to address and prevent harm.

Denim Day

Day: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Denim Day has been observed worldwide in April since 1999. It started after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore tight jeans. Each year we continue to wear denim to show support for survivors of sexual violence and take a stand to show that clothing does not equal consent.

Wear denim on Wednesday, April 29th and post your photo with the tag #sacstatesupportssurvivors and #denimday2026

Take Back The Night

Day: Thursday, April 30th
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

“Light the Night” Communal Take Back the Night Art Installation

Take Back the Night (TBTN) began in the 1970s as a series of marches and protests calling for an end to sexual violence and safer communities. Since then, campuses across the country have continued this tradition to support survivors, raise awareness, and promote action.

This year, Sac State is reimagining Take Back the Night as an interactive community art experience. Instead of a march, students are invited to color, decorate, and sign personal pledges on star-shaped cards. Each star is a student’s pledge to speak up, show respect, and take action. Together, these pledges will form a collective installation to make visible our shared commitment to a

Stop by the following events to participate, connect with resources, and add your voice to the display. All are welcome!

Sexual Violence Support Resources

As individuals navigate through Sexual Assault Awareness Month it’s important to know resources and options are available to report or receive help. This list provides additional services accessible either on campus or within the community.

On-Campus Resources:

WEAVE Confidential Campus Advocate
The WELL, M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(916) 278-5850
WEAVE@csus.edu
24/7 hotline: (916) 920-2952

Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services
The WELL, M-Th 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Fri 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
(916) 278-6461

Crisis Assistance & Resources Education Support (CARES)
The WELL, 8:00am-4:30pm, Fri 9:30am-4:00pm
(916) 278-5138
cares@csus.edu

Office of Equal Opportunity- Title IX
Del Norte Hall 2005, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 278-5770
equalopportunity@csus.edu

Women's Resource Center
University Union 2250, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 278-7388
wrc@csus.edu

Academic Advising Center
Lassen Hall 1013, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 278-1000 Option #5
advising@csus.edu

Sac State Campus Police
Public Safety Building, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
24/7: (916) 278-6000
police@csus.edu

Hornet Safety Escort
24/7: (916) 278-7260

Off-Campus Resources:

WEAVE- Local Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center
1900 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
M-Th 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 448-2321
24/7 Support Line: (916) 920-2952

National Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7 Support: 1-800-656-4673 or Chat Online with the National Sexual Assault Hotline

National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 Support: 1-800-799-7233 or Chat Online with the National Domestic Violence Hotline or text “START” to 88788

My Sister’s House – Interpersonal Violence Support for Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
3053 Freeport Blvd #120, Sacramento, CA 95818
Sun-Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 930-0626
24/7 Multilingual Hotline: (916) 428-3271

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 9-8-8 available 24/7

Trevor Project- National Crisis & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+
1-866-488-7386 or Text 678-678 or Chat Online with the Trevor Project- National Crisis & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+

Sacramento County Child Protective Services
6045 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660
Open 24/7
(916) 875-5437

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Sacramento
Helpline: (916) 890-5467

Sacramento County Police Department – Public Safety Center
5770 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822
M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 808-0800

CA Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)
P.O. Box 3036
Sacramento, CA 95812-3036
info@victims.ca.gov
800-777-9229
https://victims.ca.gov/