Sexual Abuse Awareness Month - Sexual Assault Awareness: Know Your Options

A community conversation on safety, support, and recovery. Education Panel Discussion

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is observed every April. Join ARRapps and Central Arkansas Pride on Thursday, April 16th, from 6-8 pm at the Living Room Wellness Resource Center to raise awareness about sexual violence, including sexual assault, harassment, and abuse — and to educate individuals and communities about how to prevent it.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) happens at higher rates in the LGBTQOA+ community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s report National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2010 Findings on Victimization by Sexual Orientation found that domestic violence occurs in LGBTQ+ relationships at rates similar to or higher than those in the general population.

So I ask you to look inward and ask yourself the following questions about your circumstances:

In general, how does your partner treat you?

Do you feel safe and comfortable in your living environment?

Are there times when you fear your partner?

Has your partner ever called you a disparaging name?

Has your partner ever threatened you or struck you?

Has your partner ever forced you to have sex when you didn’t want to?

Need help? Reach out to info@arrapps.org for assistance and resources, or the Central Arkansas Pride resource page arpride.org/resources

Welcome & Grounding, Awareness & Context Speakers, First Response, Mental Health Perspective, Prevention & Sexual Health,     Interactive Exercise, Share Lived Experience (optional ),  Q&A + Resources.   
Pizza and drinks will be provided, and a Visa gift card drawing for attendees.

Come out in a safe, affirming space to learn and advocate.