Change Starts with Blue
Stand With Survivors. Empower Prevention.
What & Why
This is more than awareness. It’s a practical movement anyone can join.
Color It Blue is Brave Step’s annual campaign during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month that encourages survivors, loved ones, allies and the community to initiate a ripple of influence in their spheres about this pervasive issue.
Its mission relies on YOU to start the wave of influence that spreads outward through your work, family, and ultimately, community.
How to Color It Blue
For Individuals
Wear blue, share survivor stories, take the pledge, talk to a friend.
For Companies
Host a Color It Blue event, light a building blue, issue a proclamation.
For Organizations
Sponsor the movement, share resources with staff, challenge your network to join.
Get your “I Color It Blue Because…” sign
Download, personalize and share.
Give or Fundraise
Your gift fuels prevention, education and support programs.
Time to Move
Join our virtual walk/run throughout April and make your steps count.
Why This Matters
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Nearly 1 in 2 women and more than 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime.
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1,198+ individuals impacted by Brave Step’s programs since launch.
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Color It Blue participants in 30 U.S. states and four countries.
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Loved Ones Program empowers families to support survivors and prevent future harm.
Your Support Creates Real Change. Join the Color It Blue movement today.
Upcoming Events:
March 4: Volunteer Day – Crafting Blue Ribbons for Color It Blue
Join us March 4 during one of two shifts to create blue ribbons that spark awareness, support survivors and inspire prevention during Brave Step’s Color It Blue campaign. No skill necessary, just a caring heart and giving hands.
Throughout April: Color It Blue
Personalize your Color It Blue experience and invite others to join in our movement.
Throughout April: Join the Color It Blue “Move”ment
This April, take a small step that creates a powerful ripple by joining Brave Step’s annual Virtual Walk/Run. When we move together, we show survivors and loved ones they are not alone while helping communities become more informed, compassionate and ready to prevent harm. Whether you walk, run or hike, every step matters.
April 28 at 7 p.m. ET: Brave Step Ally Workshop: Level 1
Becoming an ally doesn’t require a title — just a willingness to learn, listen, and take meaningful action. Brave Step’s Ally Workshop: Level 1 is an empowering, introductory experience designed for family, friends, community members and anyone who wants to better understand sexual violence and support survivors with compassion and confidence.
Equip Me to Color It Blue:
Color It Blue Toolkit
Ideas, materials, graphics, messaging … all you need to dive into a Color It Blue experience.
I Color It Blue Signs
Download, personalize and share.
Faith-Based Organizations
Faith communities play a powerful role in creating safety, recovery and hope.
Share Your Impact
Share the ways in which you Colored It Blue. Help us showcase your impact.
Start the Conversation
Tips on how to talk about sexual violence with the ones you love.
Additional Resources
Explore resources on our Changemaker portal for a variety of audiences
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