Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April 2026 marks the official 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Even before its official declaration nationally, SAAM was about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Looking at the history of the movement to end sexual violence, it’s clear why: It’s impossible to prevent an issue no one knows about, and it’s difficult to make people aware of a problem without providing a solution. The two work in tandem, and they always have. From the civil rights movement to the founding of the first rape crisis centers to national legislation and beyond, the roots of SAAM run deep. Read more about the history of SAAM and NSVRC.
MOCSA 2026 SAAM Events
March 27 - Start by Believing Proclamation with Kansas Governor Kelly.
March 27 - April 30, 2026: Shut Out the Stigma
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) and the Royals have teamed up on a behavioral health initiative called Shut Out the Stigma. MOCSA will receive a donation for every shutout inning Royals pitchers record in the month of April. Let's go Royals!
March 28th - MCC KC 'All For the Children' Carnival
Resource Tabling/MOCSA Children's Activity
MCC KC Blue River Arts and Sciences Building , Independence, MO
10:00am - 12:00pm
March 28th - Plaza Association Spring Market and Shopping Stroll
Resource Tabling/MOCSA Children's Activity
Nichols Road - The Plaza
11:00am - 3:00pm
March 31 - Trans Day of Visibility Resource Event
Trans Women of Color Collective
Spirit of Hopp MCC
12:30pm - 4:30pm
April 1- KCK Public Library SAAM Resource Tabling
KCK Public Library Main Branch - Minnesota Ave. KCK
12:30pm - 2:30pm
April 1 - 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 2 - Start By Believing, Saint Luke's SAAM Campaign Resource Tabling
Saint Luke's Plaza, Kansas City, MO
10:30am - 1:00pm
April 3 - Core Cares KC Concert/Fundraiser for MOCSA
Tickets available at the door $15
Howdy, 6523 Stadium Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129
Doors open: 7pm, Music: 8pm
April 3 - Wear Blue Day
To show support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, you can participate in "Wear Blue Day" which is 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 4 - Uplift Worship Easter Egg Hunt Resource Tabling
Uplift Worship Center - KCMO
1:30pm - 4:30pm
April 7 - 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. Sign up to be an Outreach Ambassador and distribute materials throughout the KC metro!
April 7 - SAAM Day of Action Celebration
Join us to celebrate SAAM at a SAFE-Trained bar and raise money for MOCSA. Ten percent of sales during this event will be donated by The Ship to MOCSA.
The Ship - 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101
5:00-7:00pm
April 7 - University of Kansas Health System SAAM Tabling
Coffee Break/ Resource Fair with Rose Brooks and KUMC
School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas
8:00am - 9:30am
April 8 - Start By Believing, Saint Luke's SAAM Campaign Resource Tabling
St. Lukes South Hospital, Overland Park, KS
10:30am - 1:00pm
April 8 - UMKC Take Back the Night Rally
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 UMKC Greek Week rally.
5:00pm - 8:30pm
April 8 - Shake Shack Donation Day for MOCSA
Mention Donation Day or use promo code DONATE and 25% of your purchase at the Country Club Plaza Shake Shack will be donated to MOCSA.
April 8 - Start By Believing Day Proclamation Signing and Resource Tabling
Johnson County Community College
12:00-2:00pm
April 11 - Resource Tabling
Kansas City Public Libraries' Plaza Branch, Kansas City, MO
9:30am - 2:00pm
April 14 - Start By Believing, Saint Luke's SAAM Campaign Resource Tabling
St. Lukes North Hospital, Kansas City, MO
10:30am - 1:00pm
April 18- Survivor Brunch and Professional Panel (Featuring MOCSA therapists) - SOLD OUT
Southland Event Center, Kansas City, MO
10:30am - 2:00pm
April 21 - Resource Tabling
Hallmark Cards Staff Wellness/Health Event, Kansas City, MO
5:30am - 8:30am & 2:30pm - 4:30pm
April 21 - Start By Believing, Saint Luke's SAAM Campaign Resource Tabling
St. Lukes North South, Kansas City, MO
10:30am - 1:00pm
April 23 - KC Public Schools CIPD Family Night: Summer Goals Resource/Tabling
Northeast Middle School - Independence. Ave.
5:30pm - 7:00pm
April 25 - KUMC 'Goals For Health Resource/Tabling
9th and Van Brunt Athletic Fields Park
11:00am - 1:00pm
April 25 - Resource Tabling
Kansas City Public Libraries' Central Branch, Kansas City, MO
9:30am - 2:00pm
April 25 - Neighborhood Leadership Summit
Kauffman Foundation
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
April 29 - 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.
