Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time when we ask everyone within the Rutgers Health community to get involved by honoring and supporting survivors, speaking up against violence and harassment, and respecting boundaries in all relationships. This April, VPVA is hosting events encouraging all of Rutgers Health to support a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Visit this page for updates, and follow our Instagram & Tiktok @RBHS_VPVA.

#RHSAAM

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Turn The Campus Teal

Throughout April

#RHTeal

Teal is nationally-recognized as the awareness color for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Turn The Campus Teal is a university-wide initiative encouraging members of the community to bring teal into the month to raise awareness of all forms of sexual violence. Participate by turning your social presence teal, sharing your favorite teal items, or turning your email signatures or Zoom backgrounds teal! Click the image below for access to our teal digital gifts.

Tabling Events

Join us for tabling events throughout the month.

Piscataway
- April 2nd 12-1pm RWJMS Outside Woody’s Cafe
- April 15th 5-6pm SPH Front Entrance
- April 21st RWJMS Outside Woody’s Cafe
Newark
- April 9th 12-1pm NJMS Medical Science Building
- April 28th 12-1pm NJMS Medical Science Building

Tie-Dye Your Tote

Thursday, April 3rd

Get creative for a cause! Join us outside Woody’s for a fun tie-dye tote bag activity while learning how you can be a part of the movement to end sexual violence. Stop by, grab some resources, and show your support! Don’t forget to bring your tote bags back to campus on April 8th to Turn Up with us in Teal

Turn Up in Teal

Tuesday, April 8th

#RHTUIT

Wear & share your teal! We want everyone from the Rutgers Health community to show their support by wearing teal or highlighting their favorite teal items and sharing their photos with us on 4/08. Join us at one of our photobooths on the day to snap a shot in teal! Take pictures and don’t forget to tag us @rbhs_vpva using our hashtags #RHSSAAM #RHTUlT. Want to participate without a social media account? Submit photos here!

Creating Safe Spaces

Thursday, April 10th
12PM-1PM | Via Zoom

Join our virtual Creating Safe Spaces for Survivors workshop to learn how to foster trauma-informed, supportive environments where survivors feel heard and valued. This session will provide practical strategies for building a culture of safety, empathy, and empowerment. This workshop is open to all Rutgers Health community members. To register click here

The Clothesline Project

April 14th, Newark I April 17th, Piscataway (12pm-2pm)

#RHSAAM

Every shirt tells a story. Join us for the Clothesline Project, where survivors and allies create messages of strength, resilience, and awareness. Stop by to witness this powerful display and show your support.

Clinicians and Consent

Thursday, April 24th

#RHSAAM

Consent is critical in every setting—including healthcare. Join us for an interactive workshop where we’ll explore the role of consent in clinical practice and how to provide trauma-informed care. To register, click here.

Paint, Chew, and Chat: Healing in Color

Tuesday, April 29th | 4pm-5pm | Rutgers School of Public Health (Room 1A/B)

#RHSAAM

Join us for a night of creativity, connection, and conversation! In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re hosting an artistic experience where you can express emotions, map your journey, and engage in meaningful discussions—all while enjoying light refreshments. Let’s paint our emotions, build community, and empower one another. To Register, click here

Denim Day

Wednesday, April 30th

#RHDenimDay

CALLING ALL FACULTY AND STAFF! In celebration of Denim Day, we are asking our campus community members to wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence! Denim Day is a worldwide call to action to protest violence and victim-blaming attitudes. Stop by our tables for resources and to learn how you can make a difference. Follow us on instagram to stay up to date with our tabling locations @rbhs_vpva.

Rutgers Health faculty and staff interested in receiving Denim promotional materials, please provide your name, Rutgers Health department, and the number of department members requesting materials. We’ll ensure they are delivered to you! To request material and/or submit photos in your denim, click here