Sexual assault is a persistent societal problem that impacts millions of people annually

In the U.S., the month of April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (or SAAM), a time when organizations, advocates, and survivors come together to raise awareness about sexual violence and promote prevention efforts. It was designed to raise national awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it. 

Supporting this initiative, Cleveland State University's Sexual Violence Education Committee has gathered to create programming and events centered around understanding and building healthier relationships to "Move Toward a Healthier Us!" With this focus, we are inviting the entire campus community to join us in our efforts by attending one of the many events taking place.

"Our Stories, Our Voices" | April 6 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Center Atrium

Join the Women's Center as they display real stories from campus community members. Find campus and community support resources at the event.

The Laura Cowan Story Presented by SGA | April 10 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Student Center Ballrooms, Third Floor

Join us as Lauren C. Cowan, award-winning speaker, CSU alum, educator, activist and mother of three shares her tale of survival and heroism. Her story will be forever etched in California's history. She believes that her mission is a community effort and has dedicated her life to making changes and bringing awareness to domestic violence victims and the missing. Registration required.

Color Your Cookie Teal | April 11 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Student Center 313-315

Decorate cookies and engage in discussion with your peers about healthy-unhealthy relationships and how you can support one another.

Courageous Conversations: "Moving Towards A Healthier Us" | April 21 | Noon - 1:15 p.m. | Virtual

This conversation will focus on how relationship development and significant influences impact sexual and intimate partner violence and effective interventions that can move us forward. Registration required.

All event information including event registration forms and helpful resources can be found at csuohio.edu/saam.

We encourage all students, faculty, staff and community members to attend our events and invite others to attend as well. Together, we can make a difference on our campus and move toward a healthier us!

The Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) provides support for campus members who have encountered sexual violence. To make a report, call 216-687-2223 or email at oie@csuohio.edu. Additionally, there are confidential resources located on the sexual assault awareness month webpage.