April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) — a time to share information and learn more about sexual assault. Most years, SAAM may involve special events (like Walk a Mile In Her Shoes), group activities, education and training programs and more. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, 2020 will be a bit different as we all practice social distancing measures to stay safe. This doesn’t mean that we can’t still raise awareness about sexual assault. In fact, this may be the perfec

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month — a time for Americans to wear teal ribbons, participate in events (such as Walk a Mile in Her Shoes), and talk about sexual violence, all in an effort to raise awareness and end this epidemic. As an organization, we are proud to take part in Sexual Assault Awareness Month, lending our voice to the chorus of those saying #NOMORE. Over the months, the national spotlight has shone on the issue of sexual violence. The conversation about

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the perfect time to address how we talk about sexual assault and rape. Over the years, well-intentioned people have framed discussions about sexual assault by telling men to imagine if victims of rape were their wife, girlfriend, daughter, or mother. While this discussion may have been intended to enable men to humanize rape victims, it often leads to further oppression of women and falls short of addressing the real issue. By framing

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At Blackburn Center, we raise awareness about sexual assault through our signature event, Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, as well as through the programs and services that we provide throughout the year. Because raising awareness about sexual assault often seems to be focused on the crime of rape, you may be wondering: what is the difference between sexual assault and rape? The answer depends on the context — and where you live. Blackburn