At YWCA Northeast Indiana, April is a time to raise community awareness about the difficult issues of sexual assault. Be a part of ending this serious problem by getting involved in April. Our goals for this month include engaging the community, defining consent, and sharing messages of hope and empowerment.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is an international march where men wear women’s high heels to raise awareness and funds regarding rape, sexual assault, and gender-based violence. The event uses this “playful” challenged to start difficult conversations, break down stereotypes, and support local crisis centers. YWCA Northeast Indiana, in partnership with Indiana Tech, will be hosting a Walk a Mile event on April 8th from 12-1 PM at Snyder Academic Center Multiflex Theater. Join us for this FREE event! Donations of diapers, pull ups, and new children’s items are being collected for both YWCA and the Sexual Assault Treatment Center.
YWCA Book Club: Found by Michelle Corrao
YWCA Book Club invites readers to come together to discover, discuss, and drive change. Guided by our annual theme, “A New Chapter Starts Here,” this book club creates space for meaningful conversations around stories that challenge perspectives, build empathy, and inspire action. For SAAM, we will be reading Found by author and survivor Michelle Corrao on April 23rd from 6-7pm via Zoom. This is a story of faith and courage. It highlights the pain that Michelle experienced and how she was able to take it and not only become a survivor but an advocate for other survivors. Spaces are limited! Learn more here.
Teal Tuesdays
Wear teal on Tuesdays and use it as a conversation starter about topics regarding sexual assault. Don't forget to share your photos and tag us on social media! #SAAM2026 #TealTuesdays
Virtual Clothesline Project
You can participate in our Virtual Clothesline Project. It's simple! Please feel free to decorate it virtually and email us a PDF for us to hang it up in ours. If you send us yours virtually, we will also be posting it to our social media.
You can participate in our virtual clothesline project by submitting a digital t-shirt to emccorkle@ywcanein.org.
Denim Day
Wear Denim on Wednesday, April 29th to stand in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and victims. Don't forget to share your photos and tag us on social media! #SAAM2026 #DenimDay
Survivors can join our Monday Support Group
Sessions are free and confidential!
We have support groups for adults and adolescents who have survived some form of sexual violence including but not limited to; sexual assault, rape, and childhood sexual abuse. Each week the group offers a different topic geared towards helping process the trauma of sexual violence and move forward as a survivor.
Reach out for more information!
260.424.4908 ext.113 or advocatecoords@ywcanein.org
Download our Support Group Flyer.
Turn the Town Teal
Fort Wayne lights were lit in teal in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on April 10th and 11th.
Share our Toolkit and Social Media Posts
Send out our 2026 SAAM Toolkit to friends, family, coworkers, church groups, community clubs, etc. We will use social media to share information, resources, and statistics throughout the month. Make sure to like and share these posts on Facebook and Instagram!
Learn about YWCA Northeast Indiana’s Sexual Violence Services
YWCA Northeast Indiana provides:
- Therapy services
- Free and confidential support
- Connection to resources in the community
- Assistance in healing from past and current trauma
- Education on relationships, self-esteem, and other related topics
- Assistance in navigating the legal system (if desired)
- Support groups
- Mental health therapy services
Learn more about our sexual violence services on our website!
Hear from local organizations that provide services to those who have experienced sexual violence. They will explain the processes and procedures that they follow when someone comes to them for help.
Christine Archer
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at Hendricks County, Government Sex Crimes and Crimes Against Children
Detective Sergeant Todd Battershell
Supervisor, Crimes Against Persons Unit Fort Wayne Police Department
Logann Schlosser
Victim Assistance – Fort Wayne Police Department
YWCA Northeast Indiana Sexual Violence Services
Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault