SVP posters can be an effective way to spread visual art, promote an educational message, or advertise for an event. Posters are a super simple tool for activists. To get started, take a look at the following posters for inspiration, and then use your computer (or good old pen and paper) to make your own posters!
The Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs has a list of powerful poster campaigns that take sexual and dating violence prevention seriously.
One of our favorite poster campaigns tackles gender-bullying, sexual harassment, and sexist and homophobic name-calling. The Backbone Zone is a poster campaign from The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault/MECASA that uses humor and a play on everyday insults to encourage students to confront gender-bullying, sexual harassment, and sexist and homophobic language.
Too many words on a poster can be overwhelming. Keep it simple with concise accompanying information.
Clever catchphrases and humor can be very powerful ways to draw attention to your cause.
Thoughtfully choose where you hang your poster. For example, you might put posters with humorous messages or images in a school hallway where they grab people’s attention while they’re on the move; you might put posters with information, like hotline numbers or where to find help if you’ve been assaulted, in a bathroom (where people have the privacy to read them).
Do your research about where exactly you are placing the posters so that the content isn’t inappropriate for the audience! Also, make sure you don’t forget to list any contact information or resources so folks can either get in touch with you (if they want to help you make your next batch!) or if they want information about resources that could support survivors or folks suffering from SV