In 2021, 11% of high school students reported experiencing sexual violence in the past year. Sexual violence can have lasting physical and emotional effects on youth. It is also linked to negative health behaviors, such as alcohol use, substance misuse, and sexual risk behaviors. 

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s (NSVRC) 2024 theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is Building Connected Communities. Let’s work together to prevent sexual violence and help create safer environments for young people to thrive.

Get Involved: 

• View the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) fact sheet that summarizes key findings from the 2021 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey.
• Share NSVRC’s campaign materials and use the hashtag #SAAM2024.
• Explore resources, tools, and training materials from CDC’s VetoViolence toolkit.
• Take our online training on sexual exploitation and sex trafficking among youth.