Learn more about the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s 2023 SAAM Theme: “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity” by checking out their resources below:

#SAAM 2023 Glossary of Terms:  As we work towards a future without sexual violence, advocates, survivors, and communities must respond to a complex reality that centers the needs of those most impacted by systemic oppression. This list is to support ongoing mutual learning.

Making Connections: Learn about the connections between multiple forms of oppression and how they have been built into our systems, our society, and even ourselves.

A Survivor’s Guide to Understanding Therapeutic Healing Pathways: This guide is meant to serve as an informational piece and seeks to provide a general overview of the types of therapies available, help survivors consider what form of therapy may be best for them, and understand the ways in which therapeutics pathways may be helpful.

How to Create a Trauma Informed Workplace: When brainstorming what policies, protocols, and resources are needed to ensure your employees dealing with trauma have the best possible path towards workplace success and emotional well-being, there are some basic tenants that should be followed. Workplaces Respond has laid out six key trauma responsive elements for employers to consider in the interest of becoming trauma-informed.

Social Justice Booklist for Children, Teens, and Young Adults: True social change relies on actions and efforts at multiple levels, and it can begin with introducing youth to social justice books to help them better understand different cultures, people, and situations. Check out this book list with some recommended reads!