Public Service Announcement - Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Release Date: 04/17/2025
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info_outlineIn recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), this special edition of The Grandma Fresh Show serves as both a call to awareness and a call to action.
Dr. Shamara McFarland, a seasoned public servant and former sexual assault advocate, delivers a compassionate, courageous public service message aimed at survivors, supporters, and systems. She reminds us that silence protects perpetrators, not victims, and that education, empathy, and accountability are the pillars of prevention.
This brief but powerful message covers:
🔹 The purpose of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
🔹 How to support survivors with dignity and care
🔹 The importance of prevention education in families, communities, and faith spaces
🔹 Why language, listening, and safe spaces matter
🔹 And a reminder: you are not alone
This episode is not just about awareness — it's about empowerment, protection, and community healing.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, know that help is available. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org.
🕊️ This episode is a moment of reflection, respect, and restoration.
đź’ś Because our stories matter. Our safety matters. And healing is possible.
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