April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

Sacramento State supports survivors and ending sexual violence. Sacramento State has been working diligently to create a campus culture of safety and inclusion. In keeping with this commitment, Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS), WEAVE, and the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) have partnered to co-host various events and activities to celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month honor survivors of sexual violence and raise awareness to end sexual violence in our community.

SHCWS, WEAVE OEO, and other campus organizations have been working all month long to offer resources, education, workshops, outreach, and more to support survivors and promote a shift in culture that continuously acknowledges, believes, and supports survivors.

For more information on activities, events, or accomodations, contact Sac State's Confidential Campus Advocate at weave@csus.edu or Health Promotion Specialist, Nan Fitzpatrick at nan.fitzpatrick@csus.edu. Follow @sacstatestudenthealth and @weaveatsacstate on Insgram to stay up to date with other events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Fair - April 8th

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 where there will be resources & more. This is hosted by the Office for Equal Opportunity in partnership with student-led groups and community organizations

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Sound Bath - April 15th

Thursday, April 15^th | 5:15 PM

Join us on the main quad to experience a sound bath. A sound bath is a meditative practice that uses sound to promote relaxation, healing and mindfulness. The practice involves lying down or sitting while listening to resonant sounds from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes. Join us and experience a sound bath. (Hosted by the Office for Equal Opportunity)

Teal Games - April 12th & 26th

Friday, April 11^th (Softball), game starts 12:00 pm

Location: Shea Stadium
Time: 2:30 pm

Friday, April 18^th (Baseball), game starts at 4:00 pm

Location: John Smith Field
Time: 4:00 pm

Want to see first pitches done by Sac State employees, 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.

Denim Day - April 23rd

Wednesday, April 23rd | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

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. Join us in the Library Quad for the Denim Day Resource Fair to decorate denim in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and take a pledge to keep our campus free of sexual violence.

Take the Pledge

By adding your name to the pledge, you agree to the statement below and to personally work towards ending interpersonal violence.

As members of the Sacramento State University community, we will stand together against any form of interpersonal violence on this campus. Every member of our community is entitled to live and work in a respectful and safe environment, and we are committed to working toward creating such an environment. It is on all of us to support those impacted by sexual and relationship violence and demonstrate our commitment to acting as a prosocial bystander to intervene.

• We pledge to treat all people with respect and to never intentionally perpetuate violence in any form, including emotional, physical, and sexual violence or verbal harassment.
• We pledge to act as a prosocial bystander by recognizing and safely intervening in situations where interpersonal violence may occur, to impact the situation in a positive way.
• We pledge to create an environment in which interpersonal violence is not tolerated and to make Sacramento State University a safer place.

Take Back The Night - April 30th

Wednesday, April 30 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Take Back the Night is an annual march through campus to empower survivors and advocate for an end to sexual violence. Take Back the Night started as a protest in March of 1972, when women began marching on their campuses together in an organized and intentional manner, demanding a less violent future. At Sac State, we continue to march each year to show support for survivors of sexual violence, to encourage bystander intervention, and to take a stand for a safe and empowered campus. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration is suggested but not required. Take a pledge and/or register TODAY!.

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 and American River Courtyard, 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
shcws/csus.edu

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