Every April, we come together as a community to recognize the prevalence of sexual violence and deepen our collective commitment to supporting survivors.
This month offers many opportunities to learn, show up, and take action. To make it easier to get involved, we’ve gathered a list of events happening across our community, keep reading to explore what’s ahead.
Reclaiming Pleasure: Survivors, Sexuality, and Healing
This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re bringing together survivors, advocates, and clinicians to talk openly about sexuality, healing, and breaking stigma.
Panelists will explore how individuals navigate sexuality after trauma, discuss common challenges, share practical approaches to support healing, and highlight how providers can create space for conversations about pleasure without reinforcing shame.
This panel is designed for advocates, counselors, healthcare providers, educators, and community partners committed to survivor-centered practice and is open to the public.
When:
Friday, April 17 at 10-11:30AM
Where:
Zoom
Registration available here.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Walk
When:
April 25th at 10AM
Where:
Tillary Street & Cadman Plaza (followed by a march across the Brooklyn Bridge)
Denim Day and Disability
When:
April 29th at 12-1PM
Where:
Zoom
Registration available here and more information available here.
Staten Island Denim Day
When:
April 30th at 12:30PM
Where:
10 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
Beyond Belief: Compassion in Action
Although this is the Crime Victim Treatment Center’s annual signature event, it’s not your typical gala. Instead, attendees will join a dynamic evening where the community comes together to celebrate healing, advocacy, and hope with abundant offerings in cocktails and cuisine. This event is open to all and festive attire is recommended.
When:
April 27th at 6:30pm
Where:
Ideal Glass Studios, 9 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011
Tickets available here
Stand Up Against Street Harassment
Right To Be has partnered with L’Oreal Paris to offer this free, one-hour, interactive training on how to safely intervene when you witness street harassment or when you experience it yourself. During this training, participants will learn a clear, adaptable, and expert-approved set of tools that have been proven to reduce the prevalence of street harassment, the Right To Be’s 5Ds of bystander intervention.
When:
April 13, 12-1PM ET – Register here
April 16, 2-3PM ET – Register here
Where:
Online via Zoom
Rally Against Sexual Assault 2026
Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) invites community members, advocates, and allies to join us for RASA 2026: Rally Against Sexual Assault, a powerful gathering dedicated to raising awareness, standing in solidarity with survivors, and calling for a violence-free future.
This rally is led by KAFSC’s Youth Community Project Team (YCPT), amplifying the voices of young leaders who are committed to ending sexual violence and building safer, more equitable communities. Sexual violence remains a deeply underreported issue in immigrant and culturally specific communities due to stigma, language barriers, fear, and systemic inequities. For many Korean American and Asian immigrant survivors, accessing help can feel isolating or unsafe. At KAFSC, ending gender-based violence is core to our mission. RASA reflects our long-standing commitment to breaking cycles of violence, addressing intergenerational trauma, and ensuring survivors know they are not alone.
When:
Thursday, April 9 at 11am ET
Where:
Steps of Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, NY 11424
20th Annual Jeanne Clery Lecture Series: Beyond the Screen: Digital Harm, AI, and Sexual Violence Prevention
This year marks the 20th Annual Clery Lecture, created by alumna Constance Clery ‘53 and her husband Howard K. Clery in memory of their daughter Jeanne. The annual event features a panel of speakers advancing awareness of sexual and gender-based violence awareness and prevention.
This year’s program will focus on digital safety. As technologies like deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated and students increasingly navigate social media platforms and online dating spaces, the lines between connection, privacy, and manipulation are becoming more complex. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of digital harm and the ways individuals can proactively protect themselves online.
When:
April 22nd, 2026 at 5:30pm ET
Where:
Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 – LeFrak Theatre, Lower Level Barnard Hall
Note: If you’re unable to register via the Google form above, we have an alternative registration process here.
My Body, My Choice
GLOW UP. SHOW UP. GIVE BACK TO YOURSELF.
Join Kingsbridge Heights Community Center for free haircuts, makeovers & wardrobe refreshes as we distribute prom dresses and provide wellness services to the community. Other resources from Safe Horizon, VIP Mujeres, & more will be available, plus a live DJ to keep the energy going all evening! KHCC prom drive donations close on Thursday, April 23rd.
When:
April 24th from 3-6pm ET
Where:
KHCC- 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463
Breaking the Silence: Protecting Our Youth from Sexual Violence
This virtual gathering hosted by the Joseph Gabriel Foundation will bring together community advocates, educators, parents, caregivers, and youth leaders to engage in an open and meaningful conversation about the realities of sexual violence affecting young people today.
What to Expect:
Insightful discussions on the impact of sexual violence on youth
Education on prevention strategies and early intervention
Information on current laws, policies, and advocacy efforts
Guidance on how to support survivors and create safe spaces
Opportunities to connect with community leaders and fellow advocates
Participants will leave with practical tools, resources, and strategies to help protect youth, raise awareness, and strengthen community response efforts. This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action. Together, we can break the silence, empower our communities, and create safer environments for the next generation.
When:
April 28,2026
Where:
Virtual via Zoom
Join Exhale to Inhale for an Empowering Evening of Conversation & Shopping With a Purpose
Join Exhale to Inhale for a special evening — beginning with a fireside conversation exploring how healing, advocacy, and community investment help women reclaim confidence and agency in their lives and leadership. In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this discussion will highlight the importance of supporting survivors while building cultures where women can thrive. The fireside chat will be moderated by Christine Sachs, Leadership Coach and Trainer at Christine Sachs Coaching and Exhale to Inhale Board Member, and panelists include:
Dimple Jobanputra, Associate Director at New York Women’s Foundation and Exhale to Inhale Board Member
Anna Kull, Partner at Levy Konisberg
Karena Virginia, Highly acclaimed international Healer, Author, Yoga Instructor and Spiritual Coach
M.M.LaFleur stylists will then lead an inspiring styling presentation followed by a private shopping experience exclusively for guests, with 15% off all purchases. Proceeds from the evening will help expand access to Exhale to Inhale’s trauma-informed healing practices that support survivors in reclaiming safety, strength, and connection in their lives.
When:
Wednesday, April 15 at 6pm ET
Where:
M.M. LaFleur Bryant Park Showroom
Lift Up with Love
On Friday, April 24, join Jahajee’s annual sexual assault speakout for an evening of storytelling, poetry, and music where survivors are held in community and invited to share and reclaim our truths.
This event will be co-hosted by Priya Florence, is a multi-disciplinary cultural worker and community organizer based in Brooklyn, NY. Priya is the Founder & Director of SPICY, a zine-making collective that began organizing in 2017 at the intersection of art, healing justice, and cultural archival. In addition to leading SPICY, Priya is utilizing strategic communications to support grassroots, youth-led, gender justice organizations as Third Wave Fund’s Communications Officer of Storytelling, and is working to end gender-based violence in Caribbean communities across NYC as part of Jahajee’s Steering Committee.
If you would like to share your story, you can sign up for that here as well. You are welcome to express yourself through writing, poetry, art, music, or any other form. This will be a safe and private space, and if you’d prefer to remain anonymous and have someone else share your story on your behalf, that option is available too.
When:
April 24th from 7-9 pm EST
Where:
The Figure Studio at 11149 Lefferts Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Hot Yoga Class Fundraiser hosted by The Hot Yoga Spot
Join St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services for a hot yoga class fundraiser at The Hot Yoga Spot this April. Donations will support this non-profit organization that has supported survivors of crime and their loved once since 1979. A donation supports essential programs including crisis intervention, trauma therapy, training, forensic medical care, and prevention education in our community.
When:
April 11, 2-3pm ET
Where:
1475 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
6th Annual Art from the Heart Survivors’ Gallery
This April, St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services is hosting their 6th Annual Art from the Heart Survivors’ Gallery in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Each year, local artists (including survivors and community allies) are invited to share their work in a night of empowerment, reflection, and community. We welcome art of all kinds of art and information to submit your work is available on the flier above. This event is free to attend and open to all community members.
When:
April 22, 6-8pm ET
Where:
Arts Center of the Capital Region
265 River Street
Troy, NY 12180
Take the First Annual Sexual Abuse Census
The Sexual Abuse Census is a trauma-informed, survivor-led global data project by The Healing and CPTSD Foundation. This census gathers anonymous data from survivors of all forms of sexual abuse, including child sexual abuse, incest, grooming, assault, coercion, exploitation, and institutional harm. For too long, these experiences have been minimized, hidden inside families, protected by systems, or reduced to statistics that don’t reflect the long-term reality. We are changing that. Whether you were believed or not. Whether it happened once or over years. Whether you have a diagnosis or are still making sense of your story — your voice belongs here.
Your responses will help:
• Identify patterns of abuse and systemic failure
• Document long-term mental, physical, relational, and economic impact
• Strengthen survivor-led advocacy and policy reform
• Build data that cannot be ignored
If interested, share your experiences for the census here.
Survivor Support Circles with the CPTSD HUB
Are you feeling isolated in your healing journey with c-ptsd? You are not alone.
We know the journey can be overwhelming—not just because of the emotional, mental, and physical struggles, but also because finding trustworthy resources and true understanding can feel nearly impossible. When friends and family don’t fully get it, or when helpful resources seem scattered and hard to find, it’s easy to feel stuck.
That’s why we created the Healing and C-PTSD Community Hub, where we’re offering numerous free support circles for survivors this April. We’re here to break that cycle of isolation and provide a one-stop space for real support. Here, you’ll find a compassionate community that truly “gets it” and a wealth of expert-led resources, designed specifically for complex trauma survivors. Our upcoming offerings include:
Incest Survivors Support Circle
When: April 3rd at 3pm EST
Where: The CPTSD HUB
Sexualized Trauma Support Circle
When: April 3rd at 3pm EST
Where: The CPTSD HUB
Child Sexual Abuse Support Circle
When: April 3rd at 3pm EST
Where: The CPTSD HUB
An Ecological, Rights-Based Framework for Sexual Violence Response
Using a trauma informed and human rights lens, this presentation will focus on interventions that advocates, attorneys and organizations can use at the micro, mezzo and macro practice levels for sexual assault survivors. Time will also be dedicated to discussing vicarious trauma, post vicarious trauma growth and self-preservation practices. For special accommodations, registration questions, or any other questions, please contact Jackie Segouin at jsegouin@empirejustice.org no later than March 26, 2026. Real-time captioning (CART services) will be available.
Presenters:
Robyn Wiktorski-Reynolds, LMSW
Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo
Kayla Shirreffs, Program Supervisor
Advocate Department, Crisis Services, Buffalo
When:
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 11:30pm- 12:30pm
Where:
Virtual via Zoom
