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We are a community of service providers & professionals seeking to address the needs of sexual violence victim-survivors

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Voting Member Organizations operating from a survivor-centered, trauma-informed framework to ensure we remain rooted in the realities and priorities of those most impacted.

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Key Stakeholder Agencies playing an essential role in strengthening the continuum of care for survivors through collaboration, resource-sharing, and cross-sector coordination.

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DC residents benefiting from our powerful, united network working to end sexual violence and build a safer, more just Washington, DC.

The 2026 Action Guide is a one-stop resource with a community calendar of local events, hotlines and resources, community engagement ideas, sexual assault statistics, sample social media posts, and online best practices.

As a partner in this effort, your support will help set the course for an informative, empowering month.

SAAM 2026

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Preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment takes action on every level: individual, relationship, community, and society. This week, we recognize and uplift our shared responsibility to create environments that promote safety, accountability, a

DCCESV invites you to celebrate the collective strength of our community at our SAAM 2026 Happy Hour! 🥂🩵

Hosted at @hotelzena, our Happy Hour will bring together the community to present the Visionary Voice Award, network, and reflect on SAAM 2026

This Tuesday, April 7th, is Teal Tuesday! 🩵

Wear teal to show your support for sexual assault prevention this Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Snap a picture and use the hashtag #DCSAAM2026 📸

If you need caption ideas, check the action guide loc

Survivors’ voices have always been and remain the foundation of this movement. Past, present, and future, this week’s theme shows that listening to survivors and respecting their diverse experiences is essential 🩵

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 🩵

Visit dccesv.org and make sure you are following us to stay up to date on local events, resources, and ways to get involved.

For more information, visit nsvrc.org to learn about the past 25 years of

Let’s raise some dough! In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence is hosting a fundraiser with Krispy Kreme and GroupRaise, with 50% of all proceeds benefitting DCCESV 🍩🩵

Visit our campaign at https:

This week, we are looking back on the history of the SAAM campaign, and honoring the history and milestones of the movement 🩵

As DCCESV celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we’re also reflecting on all our community has been able to accomplish

DCCESV’s 2026 SAAM Action Guide is now available! 📖

Click the link in our bio to access everything you need for this Sexual Assault Awareness Month! 🩵

Our Action Guide includes Social Media Graphics, Community Specific Facts, Best Practices

🎧 This month, DCCESV recommends the podcast series “The Unwanted Sorority.”

Hosted by Dr. Leatra Tate, this podcast highlights survivor stories alongside an exploration of the social dynamics and historical context behind the challenges

This week, the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence highlights our Member Organization, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) 🩵

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is Washington, D.C.’s only public university and the na

Have you checked out askdc.org? 📣

ASK DC brings together 110+ services and resources focused on sexual assault support in one place. It’s built to be simple to use and adaptable to individual needs, while remaining confidential, safe, and fre

This week, the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence highlights our Member Organization, Mary’s Center 🩵

Mary’s Center is a nonprofit with 37 years of experience providing medical, dental, behavioral health, education, and social services

DCCESV’s next Coalition meeting will be on April 1st! 📣

All community members are welcome to join us at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library 📚 (901 G Street NW) at 1:00 PM.

#CoalitionMeeting #DCCESV #DCCoalition #EndSexualViolence

The 20th Annual Maryland Women of Color Network Sexual Violence Prevention Conference hosted by @mcasaorg is only 2️⃣ days away!

In a region as interconnected as ours, we know that real impact depends on our partnerships across jurisdictions because

This week, the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence highlights our Member Organization, Gallaudet University🩵

Gallaudet university is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professio

This week, the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence highlights our Member Organization, MCSR 🩵

MCSR (formerly Men Can Stop Rape) is a nonprofit organization focused on preventing gender-based violence by promoting healthy masculinity and empowered w

This week, the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence highlights our Member Organization, Children’s National Hospital 🏥🩵

Children’s National provides nationally ranked pediatric care to children across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virgi

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Ending sexual violence in Washington, DC requires all of us.

Whether you have time, resources, or skills to share, your support helps strengthen the collective effort to build a city where all survivors are supported, and all communities are safe.

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