Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2026 marks the official 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The mission of the month is to raise

public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.

Updated April 1, 2026
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2026 marks the official 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The mission of the month is to raise

public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.

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Not that bad :
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller "This is a devastating book, heartbreaking in how familiar and relatable each story is--yet there's power and solidarity in it, too."  -- Shondaland Edited and with an introduction by Roxane Gay, the New York...
Missoula :
Krakauer, Jon
Paper Book
From bestselling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana -- stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus rape Missoula, Montana, is a typical college...
Hood feminism : notes from the women that a movement forgot
Kendall, Mikki
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "The fights against hunger, homelessness, poverty, health disparities, poor schools, homophobia, transphobia, and domestic violence are feminist fights. Kendall offers a feminism rooted in the livelihood of everyday women." --Ibram X. Kendi,...
Unbound : my story of liberation and the birth of the Me Too movement
Burke, Tarana
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Searing. Powerful. Needed." --Oprah "Sometimes a single story can change the world. Unbound is one of those stories. Tarana's words are a testimony to liberation and love." --Brené Brown From...
Tell me what you like :
Simon, Katie,
Paper Book
Hopeful, groundbreaking, and anchored in true stories, this much-needed book from sexuality journalist and fellow sexual assault survivor Katie Simon delves into the challenges of moving from trauma to healing. Tell Me What You Like will guide sexual assault survivors toward the sex and...
Things we haven't said :
Paper Book
A powerful collection of poems, essays, letters, and interviews written by a diverse group of adults who survived sexual violence as children and adolescents. This anthology is a valuable resource to help teens upend stigma and create a better future.
Believing : our thirty-year journey to end gender violence
Hill, Anita
Paper Book
Believing is a story of America's three decades long reckoning with gender violence, offering insights into its roots, and paths to creating change. We once thought gender-based violence - from casual harassment to rape and murder - was an individual problem that affected a few; we now know it's...
Believing : our thirty-year journey to end gender violence
Hill, Anita
Paper Book
Believing is a story of America's three decades long reckoning with gender violence, offering insights into its roots, and paths to creating change. We once thought gender-based violence - from casual harassment to rape and murder - was an individual problem that affected a few; we now know it's...

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Searching for Savanna :
Gable, Mona,
Paper Book
A gripping and illuminating investigation into the disappearance of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind when she was eight months pregnant, highlighting the shocking epidemic of violence against Native American women in America and the societal ramifications of government inaction. In...
A false report :
Miller, T. Christian.
Paper Book
Now the Netflix Limited Series Unbelievable, starring Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, and Kaitlyn Dever * Two Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists tell the riveting true crime story of a teenager charged with lying about having been raped--and the detectives who...
It doesn't have to be awkward :
Pinsky, Drew
Paper Book
From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today's #MeToo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive conversations around the tricky topic of consent.<...
Boys & sex :
Orenstein, Peggy
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now in paperback--Peggy Orenstein, author of the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller Girls & Sex, turns her focus to the sexual lives of young men. "Eye-opening.... Every few pages, the boy world cracks open a little bit.... Even in the...
Know my name :
Miller, Chanel,
Paper Book
Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography, and an instant New York Times bestseller, Chanel Miller's breathtaking memoir "gives readers the privilege of knowing her not just as Emily Doe, but as Chanel Miller the writer,...
The secret history of the rape kit :
Kennedy, Pagan,
Paper Book
Marty Goddard dreamed up a new crime-solving tool--a kit that could help rape survivors fight for justice. This thrilling investigation tells the story of the troubled, heroic woman who kicked off a feminist revolution in forensics, and then vanished into obscurity. "Astonishing . ....
The boundaries of her body :
Rowland, Debran.
Paper Book
Chicago-based writer, artist, and civil rights attorney Rowland covers the period from the 1600's to the early 1900s in the first section, then examines developments in the 20th century in a long second section. Final sections look at the politics of female adolescence and violence and women, mainly...
Shout :
Anderson, Laurie Halse
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson! Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and...
Homecoming :
Bryant, Thema,
Paper Book
A road map for dismantling the fear and shame that keep you from living a free and authentic life. In the aftermath of stress, disappointment, and trauma, people often fall into survival mode, even while a part of them longs for more. Juggling multiple demands and...
Ordinary girls :
DOiaz, Jaquira.
Paper Book
One of the Must-Read Books of 2019 According to O: The Oprah Magazine * Time * Bustle * Electric Literature * Publishers Weekly * The Millions * The Week * Good Housekeeping "There is more life packed on each page of Ordinary Girls<...
Option B :
Sandberg, Sheryl.
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER * From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life's inevitable setbacks   After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg...
Gaslighting :
Sarkis, Stephanie,
Paper Book
A mental health expert sheds light on "gaslighting"--the manipulative technique used by sociopaths, narcissists, and others--offering practical strategies to cope and break free. He's the charmer -- the witty, confident, but overly controlling date. She's the woman on your team...
Sexual harassment and bullying :
Strauss, Susan,
Paper Book
Bullying in schools is often discussed, but sexual harassment in schools, and how it differs from bullying is often overlooked. In fact, though, sexual harassment (committed both by fellow students and school personnel) is more common and yet more easily and quickly dismissed by those involved,...
Chasing the Truth
Kantor, Jodi.
Paper Book
The perfect book for all student journalists, this young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestselling She Said by  Pulitzer Prize winning reporters' Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey will inspire a new generation of young journalists.   Soon to be a...
#MeToo and you : everything you need to know about consent, boundaries, and more
Bondy, Halley
Paper Book
Can you define a healthy relationship? Would you recognize unsafe or abusive behavior if you saw it or heard about it? "My friend said if I don't give her my new shoes, she won't invite me to her party." "My older neighbor invites me over to play video games but told me not to tell...
Beyond self-defense :
Michelle, Shihan,
Paper Book
A feminist-forward guide to setting boundaries, assessing safety, and defusing violence by a six-time karate world champion-tools and skills to build confidence, fight back, and live life on your own terms. Disclaimer- this is not your average self-defense book. As...
The pride guide :
Langford, Jo,
Paper Book
"Longtime therapist and sex educator Langford has written an indispensable guide to a universe of things sexual and social for LGBTQ+ youth and their parents or caregivers." Booklist, Starred Review Sex education materials meant to explain important basics to kids are too-often not written...
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