Sexual Assault Awareness Month takes place every year in April. RVAP partners with a variety of campus and community organizations to host a month-long calendar of events. 

2023 events

Please check back soon for links to additional event details. 

4/4 SAAM Day of Action (wear teal all day in support of victims/survivors)

4/6 Unmasking Masculinity Training – Southeastern Community College (SCC)

West Burlington Campus, Private Dining Room (300 Building)
12-1PM
Interactive training on the expectations of boys and men and how we can help each other live authentically.

4/12 Navigate Your Ship(s) – RVAP, Pride House, Afro House
(Kimmie)

4/12 Unmasking Masculinity Training – Southeastern Community College (SCC)

Keokuk Campus Room (301)
12-1PM
Interactive training on the expectations of boys and men and how we can help each other live authentically.

4/19 Law Enforcement Training & Collaboration

West Burlington Police Department
8-10AM

4/19 Unmasking Masculinity Training – Southeastern Community College (SCC)

West Burlington Campus (100 Building Board Room)
12-1PM
Interactive training on the expectations of boys and men and how we can help each other live authentically.

4/21 Handwritten Words of Encouragement (inspirational message)

Post words of encouragement to victims/survivors on your social media pages. Let’s fill social media with support, encouragement, and empowerment.

4/24-28 Start By Believing Campaign (RVAP & DOS Student Advisory Board)

Tabling locations TBD
Teal #HawksBelieve bracelets will be distributed throughout campus

4/26 Denim Day (wear denim today to combat victim blaming)

On Denim Day, which takes place on the last Wednesday in April — April 26 this year — we stand in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and victims. Celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of April, Denim Day started as a campaign against sexual assault apologists. In the summer of 1998 in Italy, an 18-year-old girl was raped by her 45-year-old driving instructor. One year later, the perpetrator was released after the court overturned his sentence. He appealed that the girl had had ‘consensual’ sex with him because she was wearing tight jeans that could have only been taken off with her help. The next day, Italian women showed up in jeans to their workplaces as a way to protest the absurdity of the overturned sentence.

4/26 Show Me Your Galaxy – RVAP, Pride House, Afro House
(Kimmie)

4/26 Masculinity Series (A Mask You Live In Documentary & discussion) - SCC

West Burlington Campus (WB 123)
2-4PM
Documentary screening of ‘The Mask You Live In’ followed by discussion.

5/1 – 5/5 Green Flag Campaign

Kendall Gallery Display in IMU
Additional events tbd

5/6 Community Gathering (RVAP & Nisaa African Family Services)

City Park, Iowa City- Noon-4pm

30 Days of SAAM

Join us and our national partners in the #30DaysofSAAM social media campaign this month! Follow @RVAPiowa on social media to connect, learn, and share. Let's spread awareness together. #SAAM #endsexualviolence