Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Sexual Assault Awareness Month takes place each April and includes a variety of events throughout the month where our community can learn about prevention, support those who have experienced sexual violence, and engage the topic while finding connections with others. You can find many SAAM events offered on campus and in the community.
2026 Events for SAAM include:
The Clothesline Project (The Union/Warren 256):
- Monday, March 23, 2026 from Noon – 5:00 p.m
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
Picnic and Painting with SASV
- Monday, April 6, 2026, Festival Lawn (checkout @sasvjmu for info)
SASV Speak Out/Take Back The Night
- Thursday, April 16, 2026 - held in the JMU EJC Arboretum from 5pm-8pm
The Chocolate Walk - with the Collins Center
- April 24, 2026 from 4-7pm - Check-in at the Icehouse Roundabout, 217 S. Liberty St.