Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April 1 @ 8:00 am - April 30 @ 5:00 pm
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2025, themed “Together We Act, United We Change,” emphasizes the power of collective action in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This campaign seeks to enhance public understanding, amplify survivor voices, and inspire communities to foster safe, respectful environments. By educating ourselves and challenging harmful misconceptions, we can create meaningful change and uplift those most vulnerable. Sexual violence affects everyone and includes a range of non-consensual behaviors, from harassment to assault and exploitation. Through awareness and united efforts, we can build a future where safety, respect, and dignity are upheld for all.
MOCSA SAAM Events
March 31 – Start by Believing Proclamation with Jackson County Legislators
April 1 – SAAM Day of Action
SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) Day of Action, observed on the first Tuesday of April, is a day to raise awareness and promote prevention of sexual violence through visible and coordinated actions, including wearing teal and sharing photos on social media using #SAAM2025.
April 2 – Start By Believing Day
Start by Believing Day provides an opportunity for communities to unify with a single voice for survivors. We hear you, we support you, and we will Start by Believing.
April 3 – 10am-12pm
Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch
Display Table
April 3 – 12-2pm
Johnson County Community College
Start By Believing Event/Display Table
April 4 – Wear Blue Day
To show support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, you can participate in “Wear Blue Day” which is typically observed on the first Friday of April, encouraging people to wear blue to raise awareness and show solidarity in preventing child abuse and neglect.
April 8 – 8-9:30am
KU Medical – School of Nursing
Display Table
April 8 – 11am-1pm
St. Luke’s North Hospital
Display Table
April 9 (4pm-12am) – Taco Bell Cantina Give Back Fundraiser for MOCSA
Mention the MOCSA fundraiser 15% of your purchase at the Westport Taco Bell Cantina will be donated to MOCSA.
April 9 – UMKC Take Back the Night March
Take Back The Night is a mission to end sexual violence and to support survivors of sexual assault. Every year, the global community holds their own Take Back the Night rallies and marches to help raise awareness to end sexual violence. MOCSA will have a resource table and speakers at the rally.
April 10 – 11am-1pm
St. Luke’s South Hospital
Display Table
April 10 – 10am-12pm
Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch
Display Table
April 12 – 9am-1:30pm
MCC – Blue River
“All for the Children” Carnival/Display Table
April 15 – 9am-12pm
Sidewalk Chalk Event – Country Club Plaza (hosted by Monsees & Mayer)
Display Table
April 16 – Advocacy Team Day of Action
MOCSA advocates will be delivering resources and referral information to community mental health agencies.
April 16 – 12-2pm
Johnson County Community College
Denim Day Event/Display Table
April 17 – 10am-12pm
Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch
Display Table
April 21 – 11am-1pm
St. Luke’s East Hospital
Display Table
April 24 – 10am-12pm
Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch
Display Table
April 29 – 11am-1pm
St. Luke’s Plaza Hospital
Display Table
April 30 – Denim Day
Join millions of people across the world that will wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence during Denim Day.
– Rockhurst University, Massman Hall by the Cafeteria from 11:00am-1:30pm
– UMKC Student Union, 12-2pm
