Discussions, workshops, speakers, arts offered on theme of 'Conquering Distance through Empathy' Image: Gender Equity Center at Penn State Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Week events to be held April 5-14 April 06, 2021 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) which is marked annually by various programs, workshops and events to educate the Penn State community and raise awareness. At Penn State, in recognition of SAAPM, the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) is collaborating with the Gender Equity Center and other campus partners and student organizations to host the annual Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention (SVAP) Week. This year, SVAP week is scheduled for April 5 through April 14, the theme of which is "Conquering Distance through Empathy."