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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Engaging New Voices,” builds on the idea that we are stronger together and new partners and community members are needed to expand sexual assault prevention efforts. We can all help the next generation foster attitudes promoting healthy relationships, equality, and respect.

Nearly one in five women and one in 71 men are victims of sexual assault (Black et al., 2011). We all have a role to play in preventing sexual violence in our community. Our actions, big and small, have a ripple effect on those we teach, guide and influence. From...