Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Eighteen years ago, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center established April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in order to raise awareness of sexual assault instances, harassment, and abuse and to educate others on how to prevent it. 

Since then, college campuses have joined the cause of raising awareness and prevention by holding gatherings, spreading the need for consent, and providing a platform where survivors can be heard. 

Tarleton's Student Counseling Services has created a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Resources web page that is filled with various resources pertaining to being an active bystander, consent awareness, and other helpful resources.

Student Counseling Services is also hosting a variety of events, both on Tarleton's campus as well as within the Stephenville community, to help raise awareness. These include:

• April 2nd  SAAM Kickoff
• What: Learn about SAAM, grab swag, and learn how to be part of the solution during the SAAM Kickoff.
• When: 11AM - 2PM
• Where: TSC Dining Patio.
• April 9th  Guest Speaker
• What:  CL Lindsey presents on "Sex and the Law", consent, and more.
• When:  6PM - 8PM 
• Where:  TSC Ballrooms.
• April 11th  Stop The Silence
• What:  Hear local speakers, listen to survivor stories, and show your commitment.
• When:  5:30PM
• Where: Cowboy Capital Plaza
• April 24th   Denim Day
• What:  Join the International protest by wearing your jeans to show your support for  survivors.
• When:  All Day
• Where: On campus and online

Library Display 

Lastly, the Dick Smith Library has created a small display of books pertaining to sexual assault awareness. This display is located on the Upper Level, near the Copy Room. Feel free to check any of the books out to read at your leisure. Other resources can be found in our databases and catalog as well.

If you need assistance in finding resources, be sure to contact us at reference@tarleton.edu or 254-968-9249.