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Sexual assault awareness and prevention month: victims’ counsel provides legal assistance, support

by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

If a sexual assault happens, it is crucial for individuals to know who they can turn to, where they can go and what help is available to them.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The month focuses on ensuring Airmen and families are aware of the resources available to aid in the prevention of sexual assault and the different types of reporting procedures available.

April 9, 2015 ×

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Vincent Abril

Sexual assault survivor: ‘you are not alone’

by Staff Sgt. Nancy Kasberg American Forces Network-Kaiserslautern

I remember the day like it was yesterday — my heart beat echoed in my head as I attempted to dry my sweaty hands on my jeans. I was 21 years old, sitting in a Korean courtroom, waiting to be questioned by prosecutors. How I ended up here was unreal. Just a few months ago I was happy; I had a loving husband, amazing friends and arguably the greatest job in the Air Force, but the color in my world had been stolen.

April 9, 2015 ×

Commentary

What SAPR stand-down day is all about

by Carmen Schott
86th Airlift Wing sexual assault response coordinator

Ever since I can remember, I enjoyed helping people. It was something that brought me great happiness. Helping support my friends, family and co-workers was always something that I felt was my mission to do. I felt a personal responsibility to serve others and to relieve the pain of those […]

June 5, 2014 ×

News

Fight continues against sexual assault

by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Though Sexual Assault Awareness Month is over, the fight against sexual assault cases in the military is still in full swing.

May 1, 2014 ×

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April brings focus to sexual assaults

by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Across the United States, April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Department of Defense calls on service members to recognize and understand the issue of sexual assault in the military.

April 10, 2014 ×

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On a white board under the heading “My best move to end sexual violence is,” family member Jade Lovett writes “to educate people and inform them that sometimes your idea of ‘flirting’ isn’t theirs! Don’t cross that line,” during a joint Army and Air Force sexual assault and awareness photo and information booth Jan. 23 at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein.

There’s no room for sexual violence

Photos by Elizabeth Behring

   

January 30, 2014 ×

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Redefining self — victim to survivor

Trust is a valuable asset in our Air Force. To me, it is the cornerstone to our core values. Throughout our military education we are taught to trust our fellow Airmen. We build a foundation around that trust.

January 23, 2014 ×

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SAPR: Stepping in to protect lives

by Dr. Tom Appel-Schumacher
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program manager

In the past eight years, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa averaged 84 reported sexual assaults per year perpetrated against active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilians — men and
women.

October 3, 2013 ×

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Risk reduction for sexual assault: What you should know to protect yourself

by Dr. Thomas Appel-Schumacher
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program manager

There is a lot to be said about how blaming a victim of sexual assault is devastating to a victim. When a traumatic crime like sexual assault occurs, many questions are asked of the victim’s history and behaviors, which communicate loud and clear he or she did something terribly wrong to provoke the attack.

August 22, 2013 ×

Health

AF takes swift action against sexual assault

AF takes swift action against sexual assault

by Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward
Headquarters Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

It’s not an overstatement to say the past many years have been challenging for those in the military working to prevent sexual assault and sexual trauma. However, for those who’ve been victimized it has been much worse, and we should never forget that.

July 25, 2013 ×