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Sexual Assault Awareness Month to kick off Thursday
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Posted on Mar 25 2022
The Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence is inviting members of the community to take part in the proclamation signing ceremony to declare April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 10am at Kensington Hotel Saipan in San Roque.
The ceremony will also be live streamed via NMCADSV’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/endviolencenmi. The CNMI has been recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month with annual campaigns that aim to raise public awareness on the issue and empower community members to engage in prevention throughout the year.
“We have hosted this significant event for the last 15 years,” said NMCADSV associate director Kiki I. Benjamin. “Although it is a very difficult topic to talk about, especially when you are the victim-survivor, we are proud to share our realization that more victims and survivors are now speaking up and helping to educate our community about the impacts of sexual assault.
“While the last two years were more restricted than previous years, everyone can still make a difference and support victims and survivors,” Benjamin added.
She also invites community members to take part in the SAAM events and activities scheduled throughout April, including Wave, Walk & Roll to End Sexual Violence on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Mount Carmel Cathedral field area. Registration starts at 4:30pm with the waving, and walk and roll following shortly. SAAM T-shirts will be given out to participants while supplies last.
NMCADSV will also be hosting a SAAM Spirit Week Social Media Challenge from Monday, April 25 to Friday, April 29, 2022. This challenge invites individuals and groups like organizations and school clubs to post on social media to raise awareness based on daily prompts provided by NMCADSV. Prizes will be awarded to the individual and group with the most engagement.
Note that more details on events and activities for Tinian and Rota will be announced shortly. In addition, tune in every Wednesday morning on KKMP on 92.1 FM starting on March 30 to April 27, 2022, to hear from professionals and community members talk about various topics related to SAAM.
Visit bit.ly/SAAM2022_CNMI for more information on events and activities, or contact NMCADSV at (670) 234-3878 or email info@endviolencenmi.org. If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence or abuse, contact 911 for emergency assistance or the 24-Hour Victim Hotline at (670) 234-5100. (PR)
