Safe Place Sexual Assault Center Celebrates SAAM

Services are free and the HelpLine is available 24/7 at (812) 932-7233

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(Dearborn County, Ind.) - “We’re Still Here,” this is the reminder that Safe Place Sexual Assault Center wanting everybody to know.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and throughout the month, Safe Place is encouraging the community to show support for survivors while maintaining social distancing.

“While our community is coming together in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, let us be aware of the challenges that isolation can bring to those who have experienced sexual assault,” said Cari Kettman, Director of Community Based Services for Safe Place Sexual Assault Center

Whether you are working from home or in essential roles, individuals and communities can commemorate SAAM by wearing teal.

While wearing teal, take a picture and post it to social media using #SAAM, community members can promote awareness of sexual violence prevention and the importance of consent, believing, and supporting survivors.

“We’re still here. From our Prevention Specialists educating our community members about the importance of respecting personal boundaries and asking for consent to our Case Managers and Response Team advocating for survivors and making sure they aren’t alone. Especially in recent weeks, it is evident that we have an incredible network of caring community partners. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to focus our efforts in creating a wider culture of respect and support and we ask everyone to join in these efforts,” said Kettman.

Weekly opportunities to show support from a safe distance at https://safeplaceforhope.org/. 

Services are free and the HelpLine is available 24/7 at (812) 932-7233 (SAFE) or toll-free at 1-877-733-1990.