Dec. 16, 2022 Connecting Airmen, Guardians, family members to care Connect to Care is a new approach to providing support for Airmen, Guardians, and their families in which all providers, regardless of area of responsibility, will personally guide each individual or group to the support services they need.
July 1, 2019 A visible war on invisible wounds As the Airman speaks, the tears well up in her eyes until the weight brings them rolling down her cheeks. She can’t hold her tears back, but she won’t keep quiet; every tear is a memory and every word a liberating breath.Every sob is met with a comforting hand on the shoulder and a ‘we are with you,
Sept. 10, 2018 SAPR empowers, supports Airmen Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward.
Aug. 8, 2017 Taking care of our Airmen A recurring theme across the Air Force has consistently been “taking care of Airmen”. From your unit first sergeant, to your base mental health team, Airmen can take comfort in knowing that there is a team of trained and dedicated professionals looking after their well-being. In addition, they can
April 17, 2017 Stopping Sexual Assault – Not Just in April The truth is, the vast majority of Airmen we serve alongside have never – and will never – sexually assault another person in their lifetime. Let me say it again for the people in the back – the vast majority of our Airmen HAVE NEVER and WILL NEVER harm another person. Hard stop.
May 6, 2016 Air Force report on sexual assault highlights program's progress Air Force reports of sexual assault decreased slightly in fiscal year 2015, while reporting by male victims increased according to the service’s annual report on sexual assault released May 5.
April 12, 2016 Ft. Meade SAAPM kicks off with over 1,900 joint service runners There were over 1,900 joint service members ready to participate in the Sexual Assault, Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) garrison run to help kick off this month’s events April 8, 2016. Throughout the month of April, members form both Ft. Meade and the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and
April 11, 2016 The fast track to becoming a victim advocate The Keesler Sexual Assault Response coordinator is always in search for new victim advocates to provide support, liaison services and care to victims of sexual assault. If an eligible Airman or Defense Department civilian is interested in joining the program, they can follow these steps to becoming
April 11, 2016 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and the Altus Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office is hosting several free events throughout the month. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is dedicated in raising awareness to the public about sexual violence
April 8, 2016 Andersen takes SAPR pledge, recognizes sexual assault awareness and prevention month Sexual Assault and Awareness Prevention month officially kicked off April 1 with a proclamation signing at Guam Community College, Mangilao, Guam. In addition to the proclamation signing, Andersen Air Force Base Airmen held a pep rally aiming to raise awareness of sexual assault in the military.
Jan. 26, 2016 Victim advocates strive to make a difference for Andersen Airmen Andersen Air Force Base is currently home to 20 victim advocates who dedicate their time to ensure no sexual assault victim has to endure the recovery process alone. The Victim Advocate program, managed by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, ensures victim advocates provide effective