Change Starts with Blue
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.
Join the “Move”ment
Join the Color It Blue “Move”ment and make every step, stretch and stride count for survivors. Whether you walk, run, bike, dance, practice yoga, join a fitness class or create your own unique way to move, your actions symbolize courage and support during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Together, we’ll turn movement into a powerful statement of advocacy, raising awareness and empowering communities to take action. So, lace up, gear up and let’s move for a cause that matters.
Let Your Voice Be Heard
- Post your Color It Blue style on social media with #ColorItBlue, #SAAM and #BraveStep.
- Start powerful conversations – see resources below for suggestions.
- Challenge 3 friends to Color It Blue and join the cause.
- Rally your community to be educated, empowered and ready to act.
Upcoming Events:
Throughout April: Color It Blue
In April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month, join Brave Step as we “Color It Blue.” Color It Blue is Brave Step’s signature campaign to encourage survivors, loved ones, allies and the community to embody their advocacy and initiate new conversations about this pervasive issue,
Throughout April: Brave Step Virtual Walk/Run
This April, step into action with Brave Step during our annual Color It Blue Virtual Walk/Run, a powerful part of our Color It Blue “Move”ment. Let’s come together to show courage, solidarity and unwavering support for survivors and loved ones during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Color It Blue is proudly powered by:
Color It Blue Toolkit
Additional Resources
Tips on how to talk about sexual violence with the ones you love
Explore resources on our Changemaker portal for a variety of audiences
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