LibGuides: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): Resources for Everyone

National Resources

1 in 6 The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community.
As One Project The As One Project provides a community-based forum where secondary survivors of sexual violence can get information about how to support themselves and the survivors in their lives. As One hopes to create a safe space where people can learn about sexual violence, share their stories, and empower one another along their path to healing.
Center for Changing our Campus Culture The Center for Changing Our Campus Culture (The Center) is an online resource to address sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The Center is supported by the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women in collaboration with its designated Campus Program Technical Assistance Provider Team. This comprehensive online clearinghouse provides important resources for colleges and universities on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The Center has gathered information from the Departments of Justice, Education, Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for campus administrators, faculty and staff, campus and community law enforcement, victim service providers, students, parents and other stakeholders as they work to change the culture on their campuses.
Darkness to Light - Two Decades of Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse Darkness to Light believes that adults are responsible for the safety of children and should be taking proactive steps to protect children from this significant risk. It is unrealistic to think that a young child can take responsibility for fending off sexual advances by an adult. Adults are the ones who need to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Yet, the statistics clearly show that adults aren’t shouldering this responsibility. We believe that adults want to, they just don’t know how.
Love is Respect loveisrespect’s purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. Highly-trained advocates offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. We also provide information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement. Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365.
National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women The National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women (NCDBW) was founded in 1987 to work for justice for victims of battering charged with crimes where a history of abuse is relevant to their legal claim or defense. As a resource and advocacy center for victims of battering charged with crimes related to their experiences of battering, the National Clearinghouse works to increase justice for — and prevent further victimization of — arrested, convicted, and/or incarcerated battered victims throughout the United States.
NSVRC - National Sexual Violence Resources Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. NSVRC also works with the media to promote informed reporting. Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation.
Office on Violence Against Women - US Dept. of Justice The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
RAINN - National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline RAINN'S MISSION: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Resources to Guide Discussions About Consent, Sexual Harassment and Misconduct From Online MSW Programs website
Stop Rape Now - UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) unites the work of 13 UN entities with the goal of ending sexual violence in conflict. It is a concerted effort by the UN system to improve coordination and accountability, amplify programming and advocacy, and support national efforts to prevent sexual violence and respond effectively to the needs of survivors.

SAAM Booklist

Any Man: A Novel, by Amber Tamblyn

Asking For It, by Kate Harding

The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk

Campus Sexual Assault: College Women Respond, by Lauren J. Germain

Fire Shut up in My Bones, by Charles Blow

History of Violence: A Novel, by Edouard Louis

Letters to Survivors: Words of Comfort for Women Recovering from Rape, by Matt Atkinson

Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town, by Jon Krakauer

Not that Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture, by Roxanne Gay

On Being Raped, by Raymond M. Douglas

The Power: A Novel, by Naomi Alderman

The Rape Recovery Handbook, by Aphrodite T. Matsakis

Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson

The Way I Used to Be: A Novel, by Amber Smith

We Believe You, by Annie E. Clark

Written on the Body, edited by Lexie Bean

Yes Means Yes!: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World without Rape, by Jaclyn Friedman

Local Resources

ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services Today, ACCESS is the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the United States. With 11 locations and more than 120 programs serving metro Detroit, ACCESS offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services to a diverse population.
Detroit Police Victim's Assistance
First Step The mission of First Step is to eliminate both domestic and sexual violence and to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families impacted by these crimes.
Haven As Oakland County’s only comprehensive program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, HAVEN provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and educational programming to nearly 30,000 people each year.
Lawrence Tech's Sexual Misconduct Policy
LGBT Detroit Today, with local, regional, statewide, national partnerships and affiliations LGBT Detroit continues to work towards making Detroit a safer place for all to work, play and live, without fear and malice. Our growth has expanded to offering 15 programs, which entails events and activities that serves approximately 800 community members annually.
Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force MISSION STATEMENT: To facilitate a collaborative effort to prevent trafficking of persons within the State of Michigan, to pursue prosecution of perpetrators, and to protect and actively support rehabilitation efforts for trafficking victims.
Turning Point Turning Point’s mission is to provide programs and resources that enable victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to regain control of their lives.
WC SAFE - Wayne County Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner's Program WC SAFE inspires healing and empowerment for those affected by sexual violence through free and immediate comprehensive services; promotes public awareness; and advances social change.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): Resources for Everyone

National Resources

SAAM Booklist

Local Resources

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