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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More than 1 in 2 women and nearly 1 in 3 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:
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.
Equip Me to Color It Blue:
Color It Blue Toolkit
Ideas, materials, messaging … all you need to dive into a Color It Blue experience.
I Color It Blue Signs
Download, personalize and share.
Social Media Graphics
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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