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Home Programs Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Banner that says #SupportSurvivors and April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Every April the National Sexual Violence Resource Center coordinates a national Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign to educate and engage communities around sexual assault prevention.

This year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month at CU Boulder is hosted by:

Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)

 Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC)

Residence Hall Association (RHA)

CU Student Government (CUSG)

Students Against Campus Sexual Assault (SACSA)

Sigma Psi Zeta

Renee Crown Institute-Dalai Lama Scholars

CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD)

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5 things everyone should know about sexual assault

The reality is that most sexual assaults are carried out by people we know: friends, acquaintances, classmates, co-workers, partners, exes, neighbors or someone a person may have met online or at a party. Here are a few things everyone should know about sexual assault.

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7 things to know about drug-facilitated sexual assault

Perpetrators often rely on substances (with or without a person’s knowledge) to commit sexual assault. Here are some things everyone should know about drug-facilitated assault and drink spiking.

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5 essentials for a healthy relationship

Whether you’re dating, married or just figuring it out, here are a few things to look for when it comes to healthy relationships.

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6 things to do after unprotected sex

Unprotected sex can leave us feeling stressed or anxious about what happens next. Here are six things to do after having unprotected sex.

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Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)

OVA provides free and confidential information, consultation, support, advocacy and short-term, trauma-focused counseling services for students, grad students, faculty and staff who have experienced a traumatic, disturbing or life-disruptive event, including, but not limited to, sexual assault, intimate partner abuse and harassment.

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Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC)

OIEC implements and enforces university policies around sexual assault, intimate partner abuse and stalking, and other forms of sexual misconduct. If you or someone you know at CU has been impacted, reports can be filed online. Anonymously reporting is an option as well.

Don't Ignore It

Explore your options for seeking confidential support, reporting concerns and learning skills for helping others. If something seems off, it probably is—don't ignore it.

Medical Services

Medical Services providers are here to support all CU Boulder students learn about their bodies and take care of their sexual and reproductive health. Services include health exams, birth control, gynecological services, HPV vaccines, HIV prevention, pregnancy testing, hormone therapy, infection treatment and more. 

Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)

MESA is a sexual assault resource center providing education and support for survivors throughout Boulder County. They also offer a 24/7 hotline at 303-443-7300.

Confidential resource

Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA)

CCASA is a statewide organization that provides leadership, advocacy and support to address and prevent sexual violence.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ communities. Access 24/7 support by calling 1-866-488-7386. Support is also available through online chat and texting.

Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN)

RAINN's national 24/7 hotline is to connect you with local resources at 800-656-4673. You can also chat with someone through their website.

Confidential resource

You Have the Right

This organization provides information for survivors, victim advocates, law enforcement, mental health practitioners and medical personnel to assist in understanding the rights and options available to survivors in Colorado.

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