Sexual Assault Awareness Month takes place every April in the United States. Sexual violence is a major public health, human-rights and social-justice issue that affects people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and socioeconomic statuses.
Sexual violence is a broad term that includes many behaviors such as rape, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence, grabbing and sexual assault, which may include rape as well as any unwanted physical touching or verbal threats.
Below is the official website for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. You can learn more information on this issue and learn how to get involved.
http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/sexual-assault-awareness-month
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