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SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
April 2026: BELIEVE KIDS!
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a vital time to support survivors and take collective action. This year, Resilience is centering our efforts on a powerful theme: BELIEVE KIDS. At Resilience, we know that healing begins with being heard. By focusing on the youngest voices in our community, we are fostering a future of support, prevention, and unwavering trust. This month, we’re excited to bring you events and resources dedicated to raising awareness, sharing hope, and championing the safety of every child.
Whether you join an event, share the #BelieveKids message on social media, rock some Resilience merch, or donate, you are helping us provide free, life-changing programs for survivors of all ages.
Here’s how you can get involved this SAAM:Â
- Attend an Event: Join us at one of the many events and activities this month to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation. Â
- Raise Your Voice: Share content from our social media toolkit and help spread the word to your friends and followers.
- Grab Some Merch: Shop our RAYGUN collection and wear your support proudly. We receive a portion of all sales from our store!
- Donate: Make a donation to help us keep providing our life-changing programs.Â
No matter how you choose to participate, we’re so thankful for your support. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s make this SAAM one to remember! Â
EVENTS
Cocktails for a Cause
March 28th 2026 Â – 7pm-11pm
Corinthian Yacht Club, 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Buy Tickets: https://www.ourresilience.org/event/cocktails-for-a-cause-2026/
Join us for a night of celebration, community, and giving back at Cocktails for a Cause! Hosted by Resilience’s Associate Board, this exclusive event on March 28th promises a memorable evening with a stunning view of Chicago’s iconic skyline from the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club.Â
Come eat, drink, and dance the night away in support of a powerful cause! Bring your loved ones, friends, and colleagues for an unforgettable evening on the harbor.
Kassandra at the Top of the World- Fat Theatre Project
April 4th 2026 – 7pm showtime
Berger Park Coach House
Event Information: Kassandra at the Top of the World – The Terror Cottas
$10 ticket
Kassandra at the Top of the World is an exploration of the Greek prophetess cursed never to be believed. This piece finds Kassandra on a mountaintop, bearing witness to the annihilation of humanity from climate collapse—at once mythic and urgently contemporary. She battles inner demons, the ghosts of the past, and a fear of the future. Resilience will be presenting a panel discussion during this showing. 75 minutes, this piece is appropriate for audiences 14+
Benedictine University’s Take Back the DayÂ
April 9th 2026 Â – 10:30am – 2pm
Benedictine University Goodwin Auditorium – Open to Benedictine students/staff only
Resilience will host a Sexual Violence 101 workshop and table at Take Back the Day at Benedictine University with support from League of Women Voters. Stop by our table to learn more about sexual violence prevention, resources, and ways to get involved. Â
SSW T-Shirt Making Day
April 14th 2026 – 11am – 3pm
Resilience Main Office, 444 N Michigan Ave, Ste 970 Chicago, IL
On April 14th at our main office, we’ll be creating T-shirts and signs for Standing Silent Witness on April 24th. All art supplies will be provided, along with a limited number of T-shirts to decorate, or feel free to bring your own shirt to personalize! This event offers a chance to express your support for survivors and contribute to a powerful visual demonstration.
Harold Washington’s Denim Day Event
April 22nd 2026 – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Harold Washington Campus (Room 103)- Open to Harold Washington students/staff only
Resilience will be tabling at Harold Washington’s Denim Day event. Stop by our table to learn more about sexual violence prevention, resources, and ways to get involved.
Standing Silent Witness
April 24th 2026Â –Â 12pm-1pm
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Join us for Standing Silent Witness, Resilience’s signature event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAMChi). In this powerful visual demonstration of the silencing of survivors of sexual violence, participants will gather silently for one hour, wearing t-shirts adorned with messages and stories protesting sexual violence and rape culture.
We invite you to stay for as long as you feel comfortable—whether standing or sitting. This event unites community members, advocates, volunteers, and survivors, all amplifying the voices of those too often silenced. At the end of the hour, we will break the silence and hear directly from survivors.Â
This event is free and open to all. Together, we’ll show our strength in numbers, spark essential conversations, and raise awareness about the impact of sexual violence.
Kassandra at the Top of the World- Fat Theatre Project
April 17th 2026 – 7pm showtime
Berger Park Coach House
Event Information: Kassandra at the Top of the World – The Terror Cottas
$10 ticket
Kassandra at the Top of the World is an exploration of the Greek prophetess cursed never to be believed. This piece finds Kassandra on a mountaintop, bearing witness to the annihilation of humanity from climate collapse—at once mythic and urgently contemporary. She battles inner demons, the ghosts of the past, and a fear of the future. Resilience will be presenting a panel discussion during this showing. 75 minutes, this piece is appropriate for audiences 14+
Denim Day (Virtual event)
April 29th, 2026Â – all day
Social media everywhere
Denim Day is a global campaign held every year on the last Wednesday in April in honor of SAAM. The campaign began after a controversial ruling by the Italian Supreme Court, where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices argued that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her attacker remove them, implying consent. In response, the women of the Italian Parliament wore jeans to work the following day in solidarity with the victim.Â
This Denim Day, we ask you to join us by wearing denim, sharing photos, and tagging Resilience (@ResilienceChi) on social media to stand against victim-blaming and show support for survivors everywhere. Â
Start by Believing
April 2nd 2026 – 10am – 2pm
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Join Masonic’s FNE & SANE and Resilience to make a pledge to believe. Start by Believing is a public awareness and action campaign designed by End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) to end the cycle of silence and change the way we respond to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and child sexual abuse. Make sure to stop by Resilience’s table at the event to make a pledge to believe survivors, gather resources, and join the conversation on ending the cycle of violence.
Sex-A-Palooza
April 4th 2026 – 5pm – 8pm
Nighthawk Chicago
4744 N Kimball Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Suggested $5 donation
Join us for Sex-A-Palooza , a fun and engaging event celebrating sex positivity while supporting Resilience during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Participants will join us for a night of sex-positive bingo with fun raffle prizes, a make your own safe sex kit station, and a sexual wellness roundtable with Sexpectations! Â Come for the games, stay for the conversation, and help build a more informed, respectful, and supportive community.
SAAM at Adler University
April 6th 2026 – 11:45am – 1pm
Adler University – Open to Adler students/staff only
Resilience will be tabling at Adler University for Sexual Assault Awareness Month – open to students only. Stop by to learn more about sexual violence prevention, resources, and ways to get involved.
SAAM Day of Action – Wear Teal
April 7th 2026 – All Day
Social media everywhere
Join us in kicking off Sexual Assault Awareness Month by participating in the SAAM Day of Action! Wear teal on April 7th to show your support for survivors of sexual violence and raise awareness in your community. Whether online or in person, your participation helps amplify the voices of those impacted and brings attention to the importance of prevention and support. Share your teal photos, stories, and messages on social media using the hashtag #BelieveKids and tagging @ResilienceChi to help spread the word and inspire others to take action.Â
Let’s stand together and make a difference!
Trauma in the Headlines: Coping Skills for Collective Stress
April 12th 2026 Â – 2pm-4pm
Virtual via Zoom
This free, trauma-informed workshop provides a supportive space for survivors of sexual violence to process the impact of ongoing exposure to trauma in the news. Participants will explore how these experiences affect them emotionally, physically, and socially, while learning grounding and coping strategies to navigate collective stress. This workshop also offers space for connection, reflection, and identifying ways to stay supported and empowered.
Please contact Jillian Furey for more information or to register at jfurey@ourresilience.org
Must be an Illinois resident and 18 yrs or older.
SAAM at IIT
April 22nd 2026 – 11:30am – 1pm
IIT McCormick Tribune Campus Center- Open to IIT students/staff only
Resilience will be hosting IIT’s SAAM event – open to students only. Stop by to learn more about sexual violence prevention, resources, and ways to get involved.
The Range FundraiserÂ
April 29th 2026 – 4:30pm – 9pm
The Range Restaurant 1119 W. Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Join the Associate Board for a Denim Day fundraiser at The Range Chicago!
On April 29, 20% of all restaurant sales will be donated to Resilience to support survivor services and prevention education. Wear your denim, dine for a cause, and help show solidarity with survivors.
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Join us for Sex-A-Palooza Bingo, a fun and engaging event celebrating sex positivity while supporting Resilience during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Participants can enjoy bingo with themed prizes, learn helpful […] |
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Resilience will be tabling at Adler University for Sexual Assault Awareness Month - open to students only. Stop by to learn more about sexual violence prevention, resources, and ways to get involved. |
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This free, trauma-informed workshop provides a supportive space for survivors of sexual violence to process the impact of ongoing exposure to trauma in the news. Participants will explore how these experiences affect them emotionally, physically, and socially, while learning grounding and coping strategies to navigate collective stress. This workshop also offers space for connection, reflection, and identifying ways to stay supported and empowered. |
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Resilience will be tabling at Harold Washington's Denim Day event. Stop by our table to learn more about sexual violence prevention, resources, and ways to get involved.
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Join us for Standing Silent Witness, Resilience’s signature event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAMChi). In this powerful visual demonstration of the silencing of survivors of sexual violence. |
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This Denim Day, we ask you to join us by wearing denim, sharing photos, and tagging Resilience (@ResilienceChi) on social media to stand against victim-blaming and show support for survivors everywhere. Â
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Come have dinner at The Range. 20% of all restaurant sales this evening will be donated to Resilience. This is also on Denim Day, so rock that denim and help raise awareness! |
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