Join the Office of Domestic Violence Strategies and community partners in recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During SAAM, we uplift awareness and prevention of sexual violence, harassment, and abuse.
The theme of this year’s SAAM is “Together We Act, United We Change” and we need YOU to get involved! Learn about local resources and events where you can get involved during SAAM and beyond:
SAAM Day of Action & Teal Day
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | All day
Anywhere
Show your support to survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal, the color of sexual violence prevention, and posting a selfie on social media with the hashtag #SAAM2025. This day is observed nationally on the first Tuesday of April.
Sexual Assault Month Resolution
Thursday, April 3, 2025| 10 a.m.
City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Join WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence and City Council members as they honor SAAM with a Resolution to be delivered in the Council session.
PREVENT: Building Alliances Against Child Sexual Abuse Community Conference
Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Braid Mill, 441 High Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Join the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance for their annual community prevention conference. Caregivers, community members, and professionals who want to learn more about preventing child abuse in Philadelphia are invited to attend this free conference, but registration is required.
Shared Safety Lunch & Learn: Human Trafficking
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 1-2 p.m.
Zoom
This training will provide a high-level introduction to trafficking and the common intersections seen in Philadelphia. Attendees will get information on trafficking-specific providers in the area as well as tips on working with survivors from the New Day to Stop Trafficking Program.
Survivors Speak Healing Vigil
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 4-7 p.m.
5736 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Join the Philadelphia chapter of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice in a healing vigil to share stories and call for safety-focused solutions focused on prevention and healing.
Take Back the Night Philadelphia
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5:30 – 11 p.m.
March to begin at 36th and Chestnut. Program will be at the First Unitarian Church at 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Join the 15th annual Take Back the Night march. This is an opportunity for all survivors, supporters, and anyone impacted by sexual or domestic violence to break the silence and come together. The march will lead to the First Unitarian Church where there will be resource tables, a survivor speak-out, refreshments, and a candlelight vigil.
PMF Denim Day Event
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 1-4 p.m.
1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Join Prevention Meets Fashion for their annual Denim Day event filled with art, education, and body movement activities to destigmatize conversations about sexual assault. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Annual Denim Day 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | All day
Anywhere
Denim Day is observed on the last Wednesday of April. To stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and stand against victim-blaming, wear jeans as a statement that clothing does not equal consent.
Resources
If you or someone you know needs help after sexual assault, call or text WOAR: The Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence’s free and confidential 24/7 hotline at 215-985-333.
Become a WOAR volunteer advocate! WOAR hosts three training sessions annually for volunteers to receive 45+ hours of training to become a certified Sexual Assault Counselor in Pennsylvania. Apply to join the June 2025 training by April 1, 2025 or the August 2025 training by June 1, 2025.
