The first of April marks the first day of National Sexual Assault awareness month. The purpose of the Sexual Assault Awareness Month is to raise awareness about what Sexual Assault is and to educate our communities on how to prevent sexual violence. The organization of this campaign is created by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. They collaborate every year with assistance from various anti-sexual assault organizations throughout the United States. Sexual Assault Awareness Month officially got its start in 2001, when the National Sexual Violence Resource Center founded the campaign. Continue reading Gleeson Library Observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month