Mission and Vision

Sexual violence is pervasive and one of the biggest threats to public health. The mission of the Sexual Assault Advocacy Network (SAAN) is to reduce sexual violence by supporting the people working to achieve that vision. 

SAAN was created to grow and support the sexual assault prevention community. We provide specialized services to seasoned advocates and help those new to this community to become stronger, well connected, more effective leaders. SAAN does this in three ways: educating survivor-advocates and our allies on the topic of sexual violence; providing networking, leadership-development, and mentoring opportunities for advocates; and engaging in policy and advocacy campaigns that advance us closer to an end to interpersonal violence. 

SAAN is a place we come to meet others working for the same mission, and share our accomplishments and ideas with the community. Our network disseminates information and best practices in sexual violence prevention, and relies on one another for advice and resources. As individuals and as a group, we are a source of inspiration - a place to feel safe and motivated, knowing we are not alone in this fight against abuse and violence.