2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). While prevention efforts are ongoing year-round, we specifically devote the month of April to spotlighting the issues of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse.
The programs and events listed below offer opportunities to educate ourselves, support survivors, and connect our community to create change. Please consider using this Zoom background and sharing the following information with your networks.
On behalf of the SJSU SAAM Coordinating Committee, thank you for your continued support!
#SJSUSAAM is co-sponsored by: Gender Equity Center, PRIDE Center, Student Conduct and Ethical Development, Student Involvement, Survivor Advocacy Services, Student Wellness Center, Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates: @sjsuconductcrew, @sjsugenec, @sjsupride, @sjsu_survivoradvocate, @sjsuwellness.
Additional Zoom backgrounds, social media graphics, and resources are available in our shared folder.
Teal Tuesdays
April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th | Various Locations | All Day
Join us in raising awareness—wear teal every Tuesday! Show your support by sharing a photo on social media with #SJSUSAAM and let us know why this cause matters to you.
Resource Fair - Official Launch of SJSU SAAM
April 10th | 7th Street Plaza | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Stop by to learn more about SJSU SAAM and programs happening throughout the month, connect with campus and community resources, and get your FREE teal t-shirt (while supplies last)!
SART Drive
April 7th - April 30th | See drop off locations and times below
For the month of April, the César E. Chávez Community Action Center is collaborating with Survivor Advocacy Services to organize a donation drive for the Santa Clara Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). Items to donate:
- Sweatsuits (tops & bottoms - no logos)
- Leggings (no logos)
- Tunic Tops/T-shirts (no logos)
- Socks (size 5-13)
- Slides (preferred)/Flip Flops (size 5-13)
- Slip-on tennis shoes (size 5-13)
- Sports Bras
- Shampoo (travel size)
- Conditioner (travel size)
- Body wash (travel size)
- Lotion (travel size)
- Battery charging cords (iPhone, Android, etc.)
Drop off locations:
- CCCAC Office, Student Union
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Wellness Lounge, Student Wellness Center
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Please contact SJSU Survivor Advocate at selena.hernandez@sjsu.edu with any questions about the drive.
Sponsored by César E. Chávez Community Action Center and Survivor Advocacy Services
Global Connections: Healthy Boundaries Stronger Friendships: Navigating Limits with Care
April 7th | Student Union Meeting Room 1B | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for an insightful and interactive event designed to help you set healthy boundaries with friends. Learn how to communicate your needs effectively, maintain respect, and create stronger, more supportive relationships. Whether you're struggling with saying "no" or simply want to improve your personal connections, this event will equip you with the tools to create a balanced and fulfilling friendship dynamic. Come ready to share, listen, and grow in a safe and empowering space!
Sponsored by: International Student & Scholar Services, CAPS, International Gateways
Lead with Joy - Empowerment through Yoga
April 10th, 17th, 24th, and May 1st, 8th, 15th
Student Wellness Center 122 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prioritize Just Owning Yourself through this empowering, trauma-informed yoga practice. Drop in to our weekly sessions to build skills in self-reflection, community care, meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement. Students with all skill levels and experience are welcome. Every Thursday from 11am - 12pm, starting April 10th through May 15th, in Student Wellness Center, Room 122.
Sponsored by: Student Wellness Center
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Workshop Series
April 15th, 22nd, 29th | Student Wellness Center Room 375 | 2:00 pm
This three-part workshop is open to those who identify as a sexual assault survivor and/or sexual harassment survivor and want a safe and supportive environment to learn more about sexual violence, healing mechanisms and setting healthy boundaries. Event will be in-person and registration is mandatory in order to attend. Space is limited.
Sponsored by: Survivor Advocate Services
Our Ways of Healing - Centering the Wisdom of Asian American Women
April 24th | Zoom (registration https://bit.ly/healing424) | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Led by Dr. Grace Poon Ghaffari, Assistant Professor in Counselor Education, this workshop explores the healing power of Asian American women’s ways of knowing and being. Grounded in Dr. Poon Ghaffari's research on Asian American women’s epistemologies and their application to healing from sexual and relationship violence, this session offers a space for reflection, connection, and applied practice for healing from trauma, harm, and hurt. Although this workshop centers the wisdom and experiences of Asian American women, this workshop is open to all students, staff, and faculty. Register through this link to receive the zoom link: https://bit.ly/healing424. For questions, email Grace Poon Ghaffari at gpoon.ghaffari@sjsu.edu.
Sponsored by: Connie L. Lurie College of Education
Safe Moves: Bystander Intervention & Community Safety on Public Transit
April 29th | Student Union, Meeting Room 4a | 12pm - 1pm
Join us to learn how we can all create safer spaces on public transportation. This workshop will cover bystander intervention techniques, safety tips, and alternative transportation options. Lunch provided! Registration at https://tinyurl.com/SafeMoves is preferred but not required.
Sponsored by: Transportation Solutions, Gender Equity Center, PRIDE Center
Denim Day: Pocket of Strength
April 30th | 7th Street Plaza | 11am - 1pm
Join us for a creative and meaningful event in honor of Denim Day, where we’ll decorate denim pockets to raise awareness about sexual violence prevention and support survivors. Participants will have the opportunity to personalize denim pockets with messages of empowerment, hope, and solidarity. Each decorated pocket will serve as a reminder of the importance of standing together against violence and supporting those affected.
Sponsored by: Student Wellness Center & Survivor Advocacy Services
Denim Day
April 30th | Various Locations | All Day
For over 20 years, wearing jeans on Denim Day has been a symbol for supporting survivors, raising awareness, and protesting against destructive attitudes about sexual violence. SJSU students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join in wearing denim for a purpose on April 30th. Visit https://www.denimdayinfo.org/ for more details.
