Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2024 is the 23rd anniversary of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center's promotion of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) but the movement has been active in the United States much longer. Learn more about SAAM history.
Get involved in SAAM activities
Amani and Waypoint Services advocates will be tabling in Thomas Commons on various days during the month.
Stop by and learn more about their services, campus office hours, and volunteer opportunities where you can help build safe and respectful communities.
Student Art Exhibition
April 1-5
Cole Library, 3rd Floor
Explore this collaborative art installation from area colleges honoring survivorship
Traveling Art Exhibition
Traveling exhibits will also make stops at other surrounding colleges. Mount Mercy University: April 7-13 and, Coe College April 14-19
Wear Teal Day
April 2
Show support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal- the color of sexual violence prevention. Teal is the official color of SAAM.
Denim Day
April 24
Everyone is encouraged to wear denim for this campus event to raise awareness of rape and sexual assault and to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.
White Ribbon Campaign
April 1-30
Men's campaign to work to end violence against women. Men who choose to participate wear a white ribbon and sign a pledge card stating that they will never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women.
Art Showcase & Reception
April 24, 6pm
Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College
Conclusion of the SAAM Student Art Exhibition and artist reception.
Violence prevention resources in Linn County, IA
Riverview Center and Amani Services
Riverview and Amani provides trained advocates to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Riverveiw and Amani offer on campus advocacy to students each block. To schedule an appointment to meet with an advocate contact Mariam (Riverview) or Candace (Amani).
Waypoint Services
Waypoint provides shelter and support for women and families in crisis due to domestic violence or sexual assault. 319-365-1458
Sexual Assault Hotline
(24 hours a day) 888-557-0310
Cornell campus resources
Reporting to Cornell
Cornell’s Sexual Assault Harassment Procedures: To seek support and assistance, or to understand your rights according Cornell’s SA Harassment Procedures, contact Jackie Wilson, AVP, Dean of students and our Title IX Coordinator at dean_students@cornellcollege.edu
Cornell’s incident reporting form
Campus Safety
The Office of Campus Safety is located in the lower level of Ebersole Hall. You may call our staff for assistance 24 hours a day at 319.895.4299.
Ebersole Health and Wellness Counseling Center
To make an appointment to talk to a counselor at Cornell about sexual assault concerns, please call 319-895-4292. The Counseling Center is open Monday - Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
In Emergency Situations Please Call 911!