Stop Sexual Assault In Schools

What Stop Sexual Assault In Schools does

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools (SSAIS) is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 by Esther Warkov and Joel Levin after a family member was sexually assaulted on a high school field trip. The organization educates K-12 students, families, educators, and advocates about their rights under Title IX to an education free from sexual harassment and assault, providing free digital resources including toolkits, fact sheets, sample complaints, videos, and bilingual Chinese/English materials. Its flagship educational asset is the video "Sexual Harassment: Not in Our School!" (68,000+ YouTube views), and its major programs include the #MeTooK12 campaign (launched 2018 with the National Women's Law Center), the SASH Club peer-education initiative (launched 2021, transferred to MOASH in January 2026), and the #MisogynyFreeSchools campaign (launched June 2025).

SSAIS operates on a donations and grants revenue model, funded entirely by tax-deductible contributions as a 501(c)(3) with no paid staff and volunteer-only operations. Resources are distributed free of charge through the organization's website, sashclub.org, the American Federation of Teachers Share My Lesson platform, and direct school/community outreach. The organization generates earned media reach through 300+ news article features and over 1 million cumulative website visits across five years, and engages in policy advocacy and legal action (including co-plaintiff status in the 2020 ACLU lawsuit against DeVos-era Title IX regulations) to advance its mission.

Name

Stop Sexual Assault In Schools

Legal name

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools

Website

https://stopsexualassaultinschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 that provides free educational resources, Title IX guidance, and youth peer-education programs to K-12 students, families, educators, and advocates addressing sexual harassment in schools. The organization is entirely volunteer-run and funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Harassment Prevention Advocacy

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clery Act/Title IX Safety Compliance, Reporting & Case Management (EDALAEAN), Crisis Response & Threat Assessment (Suicide Prevention, Violence Prevention) (EDAJAIAH)

Keywords

• Sexual harassment prevention
• K-12 education advocacy
• Title ix resources
• Youth empowerment programs
• Nonprofit education resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, SSAIS operates entirely on volunteer efforts and raises funds through donations. The organization accepts tax-deductible contributions, matching grants from foundations or employers, and in-kind donations.
2. Free Resource Distribution: All SSAIS resources, including toolkits, videos, fact sheets, and educational materials, are provided free of charge to students, families, schools, and advocates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools (SSAIS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization that provides free educational resources, toolkits, fact sheets, and videos to K-12 students, families, and schools about Title IX rights and sexual harassment prevention. The organization also operates youth peer-education programs (SASH Club), runs awareness campaigns (#MeTooK12, #MisogynyFreeSchools), and engages in policy advocacy to combat sexual harassment and assault in K-12 schools.

Product overview

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools (SSAIS) is a nonprofit advocacy organization offering a suite of educational resources rather than a traditional product platform. The core offerings include 'Sexual Harassment: Not in Our School!' video and action plan, the SASH Club (Students Against Sexual Harassment) youth peer-education program, and campaigns like #MeTooK12 and #MisogynyFreeSchools. Additional resources include toolkits, factsheets, Title IX guidance materials, and bilingual resources in Chinese. All materials are provided free of charge to students, families, schools, and community organizations.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SASH Club: Students Against Sexual Harassment - A peer-education project launched in 2021 to empower youth ages 13+ to address sexual harassment and assault in schools, communities, and personal lives. Now housed at Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH).
• #MeTooK12
• #MisogynyFreeSchools

Products and services

• Sexual Harassment: Not in Our School! A free video and action plan for families, schools, and organizations to educate about sexual harassment in schools and provide actionable guidance for addressing and preventing it.
• SASH Club (Students Against Sexual Harassment) A peer-education project designed to empower youth ages 13+ to address sexual harassment and assault in schools through ready-to-use resources, Power Topics presentations, and club formation guides.
• #MeTooK12 Campaign A nationwide campaign to promote awareness and inspire action to counteract pervasive sexual harassment and sexual violence in K-12 schools, encouraging victims to share their experiences.
• #MisogynyFreeSchools Campaign A campaign launched in 2025 to confront the alarming rise in misogyny, hostile sexism, and gender bias impacting students on and off campus.
• Toolkits and Factsheets Free downloadable resources including toolkits, factsheets, Know Your Rights materials, Quick Facts/Legal Facts, and crisis response guides for students, families, and educators.
• Title IX Resources Resources explaining Title IX protections for K-12 students, guidance for filing complaints, sample complaints, and information about schools' federally mandated obligations.
• Chinese Resources (中文资源) Bilingual resources in Chinese and English providing information about sexual harassment, Title IX rights, and support services for Chinese-speaking communities.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2025As of January 2025, the SASH Club project created by SSAIS is now housed and supported by MOASH. MOASH's Executive Director Taryn Gal serves on the SSAIS Advisory Board.
• Girls Learn InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls Learn International is listed as a partner and collaborator on SSAIS's homepage, indicating a strategic relationship focused on shared advocacy goals for girls' education and safety.
• Share My Lesson (American Federation of Teachers)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSSAIS resources are distributed through the American Federation of Teachers Share My Lesson platform. The organizations co-present webinars on topics including addressing misogyny in schools and sexual violence prevention in K-12 settings.
• National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSAIS is a member of NCWGE, collaborating with national organizations on advocacy for gender equity in education. NCWGE publishes comprehensive reports including 'Title IX at 45' and coordinates policy advocacy efforts.
• National Women's Law Center (NWLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSAIS partnered with NWLC to launch the #MeTooK12 campaign in 2018. NWLC has featured SSAIS resources and co-developed educational materials on Title IX and students of color.
• Berkeley High School Stop Harassing (BHSSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSAIS Board Chair Heidi Goldstein co-founded this grassroots advocacy group at Berkeley High School, which has received awards and grants from organizations including Equal Rights Advocates and Futures Without Violence.
• ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSAIS was a co-plaintiff in the 2020 ACLU lawsuit challenging the DeVos Title IX regulations. SSAIS joined with Know Your IX, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, and Girls for Gender Equity to challenge harmful provisions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Know Your IX: Know Your IX was a co-plaintiff alongside SSAIS in the 2020 ACLU lawsuit challenging the DeVos Title IX regulations, and both organizations focus on Title IX rights education and advocacy, primarily for students. They share direct legal and advocacy alignment.
• Equal Rights Advocates (ERA): Equal Rights Advocates is a gender justice legal organization that has supported SSAIS-affiliated grassroots efforts (e.g., grants/awards to BHSSH). Both organizations pursue gender equity through legal advocacy and education, with overlapping K-12 and workplace Title IX concerns.
• National Women's Law Center (NWLC): NWLC co-launched the #MeTooK12 campaign with SSAIS and co-developed Title IX educational materials. Both organizations advocate for gender equity in education under Title IX, making NWLC one of SSAIS's closest peer organizations despite its much larger size and broader portfolio.
• Girls Learn International: Girls Learn International is listed as a partner and collaborator on SSAIS's homepage, focused on shared advocacy for girls' education and safety. Both organizations work at the intersection of gender equity, education access, and youth empowerment, with overlapping K-12 audiences.
• National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE): SSAIS is a member organization of NCWGE, which coordinates Title IX advocacy and publishes 'Title IX at 45' reports. Both organizations share an educational equity mission under Title IX, and NCWGE's coalition structure makes it a natural coalition peer for SSAIS's specialized K-12 focus.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): RAINN operates the national sexual assault hotline (1-800-656-HOPE), which SSAIS explicitly links survivors to. Both organizations serve survivors of sexual violence, though RAINN's scope is far broader (all ages, all settings) while SSAIS specializes narrowly in the K-12 setting, making RAINN an adjacent incumbent rather than a direct competitor.
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): The ACLU was lead plaintiff in the 2020 Title IX lawsuit in which SSAIS participated. The ACLU operates broadly across civil liberties, with SSAIS operating within a narrow niche of K-12 sexual harassment; they overlap in legal advocacy tactics and constitutional/civil rights framework rather than competing on products.
• Futures Without Violence: Futures Without Violence is a recognized national organization addressing domestic and sexual violence, and is acknowledged as a partner/funder of grassroots groups in SSAIS's network (e.g., BHSSH). Both organizations pursue sexual violence prevention; FWV's scope is much broader (health, DV, sexual violence across all ages), making it an adjacent incumbent.

Others

• American Federation of Teachers - Share My Lesson: Share My Lesson is the AFT's free educator resource platform through which SSAIS distributes toolkits and co-hosts webinars. While not a peer in the advocacy sense, it is a key distribution channel and ecosystem partner that extends SSAIS's reach into the K-12 educator audience.

Regional players

• Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH): MOASH now houses and supports the SASH Club program originally created by SSAIS. While MOASH is Michigan-rooted, the SASH Club partnership gives it a national K-12 youth peer-education presence. It functions as a programmatic partner/incubator for one of SSAIS's flagship youth initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ssaisorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChs3h_qZ3LxD57hhSG4j0EQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stopsexassaultinhighschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/ssaisorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stop-sexual-assault-in-schools

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Profiles5 records

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