When sexual assault occurs, an entire command is affected. That’s why every April, military communities across the world call attention to the prevalence of sexual violence and educate its members on how to prevent it.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A rally was held on Monday in NEPA spreading awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Crime Victims' Week. The rally was held by the Victims Resource Center on the campus of Penn State Hazleton. Local victims of crimes and their families were honored during the event, some victims []
SCRANTON, LACKAWANN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Wednesday marks National Denim Day, a campaign started by a controversial court ruling in Italy over two decades ago. In Lackawanna County, the day has received official recognition. National Denim Day is more than just a fashion statement, it is a stand against sexual []
Maj. Gen. Robert D. Harter, Commanding General of the 81st Readiness Division, Col. Charles N. Moulton, commander of Fort Buchanan, Dr. Andrew Rynberg, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Community Superintendent, and other academic leaders, met at the command's headquarters on April 18 to establish a Partnership in Education agreement.
"This is a very serious issue that we feel demands serious attention and action," said Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre.
As April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, it's important to acknowledge the issue at hand. A study conducted in February 2018 by RALIANCE, a national partnership dedicated to ending sexual violence, found that nationally, 81 percent of women and 43 percent of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and, or, assault in their lifetime. These alarming statistics underscore the urgency for increased awareness and proactive measures to combat sexual violence. ...
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA — In a unified show of support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), I Corps and various units within Joint Base Lewis-McChord participated in Denim Day, an annual event aimed at combating sexual violence through public awareness. At the heart of the observance, Soldiers from the 201st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade (E-MIB) gathered to hang denim pants, symbolizing the campaign's roots and the ongoing fight against victim blaming.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A showcase of T-shirts was on display Tuesday outside the Student Life Center at Middle Georgia State University in Macon. The shirts, created at a previous event by students and community members, were on display as part of the Clothesline Project, serving as a reminder of the impact of domestic violence and sexual assault on our
ST. GEORGE— While walking a mile in heels during KAVA Talks’ Heels 2 Heal event wasn’t exactly comfortable, those who strutted the distance said it was a small price to pay to raise awareness of sexual assault. A few dozen participants walked a mile in “her shoes” for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Saturday’s participants hoped […]
The month of April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) month, and teal is the color for sexual assault awareness. It is also to show support for survivors of sexual violence and to bring awareness about sexual assault and educating people about how to prevent sexual violence. During this month, Naval Health Clinic Lemoore, Hornet Health Clinic, Branch Health Clinic Fallon, and Branch Dental Clinic Monterey worked together to bring attention to this important issue.
Soldiers, civilians, students, and family members participated in the installation's 16th Annual Earth Week Expo on April 25. The day commenced with a simple but significant ceremony led by Col. Charles N Moulton, Fort Buchanan commander, and Dr. David Santiago Hernández, Environmental Division Chief, revealing a Tree City USA sign at the Borinqueneers gate.
Stanford will administer the Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness (HESMA) survey, which opens tomorrow, to assess the campus climate around sexual violence.