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Awareness Initiatives

Awareness on Campus

Creating a safe and supportive campus community starts with awareness. Each year, national awareness months highlight issues that affect campuses and communities everywhere, including sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, stalking, hazing, and more. These observances give our campus an opportunity to:

  • Learn how these issues impact communities and what signs to recognize.
  • Support friends, colleagues, peers and loved ones by knowing available resources.
  • Engage in events, workshops, and conversations that promote safety and respect.
  • Take Action to help build a safer and supportive Carolina.

College campuses are not isolated from these issues—they are places where prevention, education, and support can make a meaningful difference. Awareness months provide opportunities to foster conversations, promote healthy norms, and ensure every Tar Heel knows there are resources available and ways to get involved.

Explore Opportunities and Learn More

Throughout the year, the Carolina community participates in national awareness campaigns. Learn more and find ways to get involved:

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time recognized nationally and by UNC to raise awareness, support each other, highlight resources, and work together to prevent sexual assault and sexual misconduct at Carolina. Throughout the month, Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and campus resources are hosting events for students and employees to connect, learn, and get involved. Learn more and view the calendar at go.unc.edu/SAAM

2026 Campus Hazing Prevention Survey

UNC-Chapel Hill is part of a national hazing prevention study focused on hazing prevention and building safer student groups, organizations, and teams for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are invited to take the survey.

Learn more and take the survey at go.unc.edu/hazingpreventionsurvey

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