Each year in April we join the national effort to recognize and promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by accepting proclamations from key governmental offices, hosting campaigns on school campuses, providing educational presentations and displays, and participating in numerous community events throughout Napa County.

The theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” This April's campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us to build racial equity and respect.

Scroll down for information on just a few of the important events happening during SAAM. For a complete listing of SAAM events, click HERE. Listen for our radio spots in English and Spanish on KVON 1440AM and KVYN 99.3FM.

We look forward to seeing you out in the community!

Christina, Araceli, & Elizabeth
NEWS Sexual Assault Victim Services Advocates

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.

Napa Businesses Turn it Teal for SAAM!

Teal is the awareness color for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and what better way to show your support than to support these local businesses who are offering special teal treats during April. Tacos Don Carlos is serving Teal Corn Tortilla Tacos at 1700 Soscol Avenue, Joey’s Bakery is serving Teal Conchas at 2556 Jefferson Street, and Sweet Straw Tea Bar is offering Teal Drink options at 2552 Jefferson Street!

Socially conscious ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's celebrates all that's delicious with a free gift for you. It's Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's ice cream shops on Monday, April 3, 2023. Free cones will be doled out, one per person, from noon–8 p.m., at our Downtown Napa Ben & Jerry’s, 1136 Main Street. Tips will be accepted and donated to NEWS and Cope Family Center. If you visit between 2 and 4pm your ice cream scoopers will be NEWS staff members!

"Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" is Saturday, April 29th at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Napa from 10 am to noon. There is an old saying: "You can't understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." To get people listening, learning, and talking, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® events organize around men literally walking one mile in women's high-heeled shoes. Would you be willing to help get a team of friends together? Families are welcome. Registration is only $10 for individuals or $50 for a team/group. Groups can be as large as you want. Register HERE.

“I was wearing an oversized pink fuzzy sweater and navy pajama shorts. He was tall, strong, drunk and refused to take no for an answer. I’ve never felt safe on campus again. These experiences have made me feel like I have no value to anyone outside of being an object.”  - University Student

“What Were You Wearing?” is an art exhibit based on student-survivor descriptions of the clothes they were wearing during their sexual assault. This installation provides a tangible response to one of our culture’s most pervasive sexual assault myths and asks participants to understand that sexual assault is never about the clothing.

The display will be available for viewing at the Napa Valley College Library for the entire month of April. If you can’t make it to NVC this month, a graphic representation of the display is available HERE by scrolling to the bottom of the page, or see the story about a previous What Were You Wearing? display HERE.