Influential Women Supporting Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Recognizing organizations leading the fight against sexual violence and supporting survivors year-round.

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of safety, dignity, and support across every community.

At Influential Women, we believe leadership is not only defined by titles or visibility, but by the ability to create environments where people feel respected, supported, and safe. While our work focuses on elevating women in leadership, that work exists within a broader ecosystem of advocacy, education, and support.

This month, we are recognizing organizations that are leading meaningful work in prevention, survivor support, policy, and cultural change. Their impact extends far beyond awareness. They are actively shaping safer, more informed communities.

Education: National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) leads national efforts in education, prevention, and research around sexual violence.

Through accessible resources, training, and research, NSVRC equips individuals, organizations, and communities with the tools needed to understand and address sexual violence in informed and meaningful ways. Their work supports leaders across sectors in creating safer environments and advancing long-term change.

Learn more: https://www.nsvrc.org

Support: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

RAINN is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States, providing critical support services to survivors while advancing prevention and policy efforts.

Through the National Sexual Assault Hotline and online support services, RAINN ensures survivors have access to confidential, compassionate support. Their work also helps shape national conversations around prevention, accountability, and survivor care.

Get support or learn more: https://www.rainn.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline (U.S.): 800-656-HOPE

Prevention: Futures Without Violence

Futures Without Violence works at the intersection of policy, workplace safety, and advocacy to prevent violence and support survivors.

Their initiatives focus on creating systemic change, from influencing public policy to helping organizations and workplaces build safer, more equitable environments. Their work empowers leaders to take an active role in prevention and accountability.

Learn more: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org

Healing: Joyful Heart Foundation

The Joyful Heart Foundation is dedicated to supporting survivors and transforming how society responds to sexual violence.

Through advocacy, education, and storytelling, they work to shift culture, reduce stigma, and promote healing. Their approach recognizes that long-term change requires both systemic action and space for individual recovery.

Learn more: https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org

Awareness is a starting point. Meaningful change happens through continued education, intentional leadership, and collective action.

We are grateful for the organizations doing this work every day, and for the leaders who continue to create environments rooted in dignity, respect, and accountability.

If there are organizations you believe should be recognized, we invite you to share them with us. Expanding awareness begins with amplifying the voices and efforts of those leading the way.