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 Building on the powerful voices that have emerged following the #MeToo and Times Up movements, NEWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services is proud to launch the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April. This year’s SAAM campaign, “Embrace Your Voice” continues to push the conversation forward and encourages individuals to speak up and use their voice to promote safety, respect and equality toward ending sexual violence.
Sexual assault, at its core, is a devastating abuse of power – one that affects people of every age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, socioeconomic background, and religion. Rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment harm our community.
All of our voices have power and it is time for everyone to find that voice and embrace it. One month is not enough to solve the serious and widespread issue of sexual violence, but Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a reminder that we change our culture through the things we say and do every day. It can be as simple as calling out comments that blame victims for being assaulted or make light of sexual violence.
NEWS is calling on individuals and communities to commemorate SAAM by embracing their voices to show support for survivors, stand up to victim blaming, shut down rape jokes, correct harmful misconceptions, promote everyday consent, and practice healthy communications with children.
Turn to the NEWS website and our social media this April for our events, information, posts and graphics. You can easily share, post and tag @news4peace throughout the month to get involved. Our words shape the world around us. Together, we can stand up and speak out to change our culture and attitudes that allow sexual violence to persist.
Coach Bailie, NEWS Sexual Assault Victim Services Program Manager
If you are experiencing abuse or would just like some information, please call our help line, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 JOIN US!
Wednesday April 27 4:30-8p at
Ben & Jerry's in Downtown Napa
For a special SAAM Denim Day
Dine and Donate!
20% of all sales will be donated to NEWS!
 SAVE THE DATE! - LUNAFEST 2022 is around the corner! Join us in-person on Monday May 23 at the Cameo Theater in St. Helena or view online to celebrate short films by and about women. Proceeds benefit NEWS, Soroptimist International St. Helena Sunrise, and Girls on the Run North Bay. Together, we are committed to inspiring and advocating for change, because we want to Play A Part in something bigger. To play your part, join us to Break the Biases.
Find more information and tickets HERE.
THANKFUL TO OUR SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION COMMUNITY CHAMPION!
Silva Injury Law – Sexual Assault Prevention Ally
To learn how you can become a NEWS Community Champion sponsor, check out our website HERE!
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Building on the powerful voices that have emerged following the #MeToo and Times Up movements, NEWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services is proud to launch the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April. This year’s SAAM campaign, “Embrace Your Voice” continues to push the conversation forward and encourages individuals to speak up and use their voice to promote safety, respect and equality toward ending sexual violence. 
JOIN US!
SAVE THE DATE! - LUNAFEST 2022 is around the corner! Join us in-person on Monday May 23 at the Cameo Theater in St. Helena or view online to celebrate short films by and about women. Proceeds benefit NEWS, Soroptimist International St. Helena Sunrise, and Girls on the Run North Bay. Together, we are committed to inspiring and advocating for change, because we want to Play A Part in something bigger. To play your part, join us to Break the Biases.
