Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault in the community and to help prevent sexual violence.
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
The WCJ is the certified rape crisis center for Duval, Nassau and Baker Counties. Our rape recovery team supports all survivors of sexual assault.
Your support keeps our services free and allows us to be here 24-hours a day, 7 days a week when we’re needed the most.
Together we can make a difference.
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Throughout the month of April, businesses and organizations in Baker County will be ‘turning the town teal’ for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Windows will be dressed and decorated in teal to help us raise awareness of sexual assault.
Take a picture and be sure to post on social media tagging the business and the WCJ, using #TealBaker so we can all enjoy their hardwork!
Come and cheer all the teams on Saturday, April 1 from 09:00 am in Ray Greene Park.
You can also vote for your favorite team here – hit the ‘donate’ button and let us know what team you’ll be supporting.
The teams are:
WCJ Rape Recovery Team , State Attorney’s Office (defending champions!), Florida Department of Law Enforcement, VyStar Credit Union, AGX Freight, NAS Jax, Jewish Families and Community Serivices, and The Poodles.
Where: Ray Greene Park, 2149 Leonid Road, Jacksonville, Fl 32218
Time: The tournament starts at 9:00 AM and will last until approximately 12:00 noon.
Join the WCJ and the Mayor of Jacksonville to officially announce the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Various Downtown landmarks and streets will be turning teal throughout the month to raise awareness.
Where: Jacksonville City Hall, 117 W Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Time: 10:00am in the Rotunda.
Think you know your stuff?
Join the special trivia night for Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Hoptinger Bier Garden, 1037 Park Street, Jax 32204
This trivia night is busy – so we recommend getting there by 7pm at the latest – first come, first served. Don’t miss out!
All money raised on the night goes to support survivors of sexual assault.
Come join the WCJ rape recovery team and clean up the beach this Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Oceanfront Park,429 1st South, Jax Beach 32250
11:00 – 1:00 pm
Drinks and snacks provided to keep your energy up!
Get in touch for more information and to let us know you’re coming:
This annual favorite is back!
The best bingo night in town at Hamburger Mary’s, 3333 Beach Blvd, Jax, 32207
Bingo will start at 7pm.
$10 donation to play all night and all money raised goes to help support survivors of sexual assault.
Call NOW to reserve your place – 904.551.2048
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month Disco Witch Brewing, 464073 State Road 200, Yulee, 32097 and Nassau County are doing a special Drag Queen Bingo with Karissa Wade to help raise awareness and money for survivors of sexual assault.
$10 gets you 10 cards to play all night. Bingo is from 7-9pm but get there early to chill!
Must be 18 years of age or older to attend and outside beverages are not allowed.
Registration is a must so click the link below to get signed up and save your space!
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The Yoga Class is taking place at Memorial Park at 11:30am.
The cost of the Yoga class is FREE but donations are welcome! All money raised goes to support survivors of sexual assault.
Registration is recommended. Click here to reserve your spot.
Denim Day is an international campaign that takes place during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Wear your favorite pair of jeans for this day of action to end victim blaming and to teach others how to stop sexual assault.
Rape can happen to anyone.
Denim Day takes place on April 26, 2023.
Interested in participating?
Drop us a message and let us know. We’ll then keep you updated as to when you’re able to download your Action Kit.
Taking part is as easy as 1-2-3.
Where: Babs’Lab, 603 King St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
This event is an inspirational and moving close to Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Survivors share their voice through music, painting, sculpture, the spoken word, and literature.
This year will include a special clothesline display, which is a very powerful way to convey the spectrum of gender based violence and its impact on survivors with their voices carried on the t-shirts.
Cost to attend: FREE
Registration for the event is optional; however, we’d like it if you’re able to register – it helps us prepare.
Food and drink will be available to purchase. Thank you.
Click Here to Register for Surviving to Thriving
Can’t make it on the night but still want to support the WCJ during Sexual Assault Awareness Month? Donate here.