Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 14, 2025
Roadrunners,
Throughout the month of April, provides an important opportunity to reflect on the issues of sexual violence and its effects on survivors. During SAAM, UTSA offers various events and resources on campus to promote healing, advocacy, prevention and survivor support.
Below are a few ways to get involved:
Throughout the month of April, provides an important opportunity to reflect on the issues of sexual violence and its effects on survivors. During SAAM, UTSA offers various events and resources on campus to promote healing, advocacy, prevention and survivor support.
Below are a few ways to get involved:
Engage in programming
UTSA’s is leading several SAAM events to encourage a culture of learning, responsibility and support. for a full list of events and more information.
Tuesday, April 22 | 11AM-1PM
Denim Day is always held the last Wednesday in the month of April, so join PEACE eight days in advance to decorate jeans with supportive messages for individuals affected by sexual violence.
Wednesday, April 23 | 11AM-1PM
This event is an opportunity for you to learn about self-care and taking care of your well-being. Win fun prizes, drink yummy mocktails, and unwind while you pet therapy dogs.
Connect with an advocate
PEACE, under the umbrella of Wellbeing Services, provides to all Roadrunners who have experienced issues related to sexual assault, intimate partner/domestic violence, stalking or other sexual misconduct. PEACE Advocates provide consultations on reporting options and support to those navigating institutional and/or other processes. Advocates address the physical, emotional and academic needs of survivors to help them heal and prevent further violence.
Find support
There is no better way to be an ally than by being aware and willing to educate others. PEACE offers to empower students with support and active practice to maintain a healthy and safe campus environment. In addition to on-campus resources, the PEACE’s signature program, offers a 90-minute anti-violence online training session to help students learn strategies they can use to prevent personal violence on campus. on Thursday, April 17 at 1PM.
Thank you all for your continuous efforts to increase awareness and implement critical prevention measures against sexual misconduct and violence.
With appreciation,
Tuesday, April 22 | 11AM-1PM
Denim Day is always held the last Wednesday in the month of April, so join PEACE eight days in advance to decorate jeans with supportive messages for individuals affected by sexual violence.
Wednesday, April 23 | 11AM-1PM
This event is an opportunity for you to learn about self-care and taking care of your well-being. Win fun prizes, drink yummy mocktails, and unwind while you pet therapy dogs.
Connect with an advocate
PEACE, under the umbrella of Wellbeing Services, provides to all Roadrunners who have experienced issues related to sexual assault, intimate partner/domestic violence, stalking or other sexual misconduct. PEACE Advocates provide consultations on reporting options and support to those navigating institutional and/or other processes. Advocates address the physical, emotional and academic needs of survivors to help them heal and prevent further violence.
Find support
There is no better way to be an ally than by being aware and willing to educate others. PEACE offers to empower students with support and active practice to maintain a healthy and safe campus environment. In addition to on-campus resources, the PEACE’s signature program, offers a 90-minute anti-violence online training session to help students learn strategies they can use to prevent personal violence on campus. on Thursday, April 17 at 1PM.
Thank you all for your continuous efforts to increase awareness and implement critical prevention measures against sexual misconduct and violence.
With appreciation,
Taylor Eighmy, PhD
President, 番茄社区
Acting President, UT Health San Antonio
LT Robinson, EdD
Senior Vice Provost for Student Affairs &
Dean of Students