Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) community members are invited to join in raising awareness and fostering a supportive environment in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM is a crucial time to come together and engage in meaningful conversations, educational initiatives and support programs to address the impact of sexual assault on individuals and campus communities. By collaborating across teams, we can amplify our efforts and contribute to creating a safer and more inclusive campus.
SAAM 2026 Events
More details about SAAM 2026 events will be available soon! If you are interested in collaborating or would like our support for a SAAM event, please contact Leslie Skeffington or email Barnes Center at The Arch Health Promotion.
Teal Ribbon Campaign
The Teal Ribbon Campaign is an opportunity for offices, departments and student organizations across campus to visibly demonstrate their solidarity and allyship in the fight to end sexual and relationship violence. To place an order, complete the ordering form by Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Orders submitted following may be accepted on a rolling basis. Ribbons and support flyers should be displayed in a visible space associated with the individuals who requested the kit (e.g. offices, departments and similar). Displays are encouraged Wednesday, April 1, through Thursday, April 30, 2026.
As members of the Syracuse University community, we will stand together against any form of interpersonal violence on this campus. Every member of our community is entitled to live and work in a respectful and safe environment, and we are committed to working toward creating such an environment. It is on all of us to support those impacted by sexual and relationship violence and demonstrate our commitment to acting as a prosocial bystander to intervene.
- We pledge to treat all people with respect and to never intentionally perpetuate violence in any form, including emotional, physical and sexual violence or verbal harassment.
- We pledge to act as a prosocial bystander by recognizing and safely intervening in situations where interpersonal violence may occur, to impact the situation in a positive way.
- We pledge to create an environment in which interpersonal violence is not tolerated and to make Syracuse University a safer place.
By adding your name to the pledge, you agree to the statement above and to personally work towards ending interpersonal violence.