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What is Sexual Assault?

The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim. Some forms of sexual assault include:

  • Attempted rape
  • Fondling or unwanted sexual touching
  • Forcing a victim to perform sexual acts, such as oral sex or penetrating the perpetrator’s body
  • Penetration of the victim’s body, also known as rape

WHY DOES AWARENESS MATTER?

Sexual Assault Awareness Month serves as a poignant reminder of the pervasive issue of sexual assault that demands our collective attention. In Utah, statistics have revealed a disconcerting prevalence of sexual assault, with numerous individuals affected each year. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an important time to speak out, stand with survivors, and change the culture that has allowed sexual violence to exist for far too long.

How to Get Involved

DENIM DAY

On the last Friday in April, the 25th, we are asking community members to join us in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence by wearing denim. This display shows survivors in our community that we believe them, support them and are here to help. Please take photos in your denim and share using the hashtag #denimdaycapsa and tag @capsaservices.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Denim Day.

RIVERWOODS BRIDGE EVENT

In 2024, CAPSA launched an annual event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month to be held at the Riverwoods Conference Center, utilizing the bridge between Riverwoods and TownePlace Suites as a symbolic element. The theme of the event revolves around the idea of bridging services and bringing support.

This year, the Bridging Hope event is scheduled for Monday, April 7, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. This event aims not only to show appreciation for our current supporters, but also to encourage broader community involvement. 

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Riverwoods Bridging Hope Event.

How to Raise Awareness

ATTEND A TRAINING

The heading at the top reads "Capsa's Safe Adult Training." Below the heading is a photo of two women sitting with their backs to the camera, leaning toward each other. Below that picture is text reading "Capsa's free training is designed to empower adults to have open, shame-free conversations with youth about sensitive topics. April 23, 7-8:30 PM, Community Room B, Logan Library." Below the text are the logos for Capsa and Logan Library.

This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, CAPSA is proud to offer SAFE Adult trainings for everyone in the community. This free training empowers adults to have open, shame-free conversations with youth about sensitive topics. Join us April 23 from 7–8:30 PM at the Logan Library, Community Room B.

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SCHEDULE A TOUR

We invite you to see what we do. CAPSA has grown from a small volunteer led program, operating out of our founder’s home to a 70 employee, 80 volunteer non-profit, operating out of a 20,000 square foot office space. This growth is representative of CAPSA’s passion to support survivor’s needs.  

On a tour, we will share stories of how many of our programs came to be. After seeing our space, we encourage you to share with your employees. In order to help individuals come to know and trust CAPSA, it is important that they understand the breadth of services we can offer.  

Please reach out to alyna@capsa.org to schedule a tour.

DONATE

We need your help. CAPSA is recognized as one of the best domestic violence and sexual assault support centers in Utah, providing a comprehensive range of services that support victims from crisis through healing. Yet, CAPSA cannot offer life-saving and life-changing support services for individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence without your support and the support of our community.

Each year, CAPSA applies and manages nearly $3 million in competitive state and federal grants and raises an additional $1.5 million from the community through business donations, home and office sponsorships, foundation grants, and individual contributions. Your donation to CAPSA funds critical core services including crisis phone lines, case management, clinical therapy, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and youth services.

CLICK HERE to learn more or to make a donation.

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