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Air Force takes swift action against sexual assault
Air Force takes swift action against sexual assault
07-24-2013 11:58 PM Tags: News Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office SAPR Every Airman Counts Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward Air Force takes swift action against sexual assault by: Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward Headquarters Air Force SAPR published: July 25, 2013 Share This: Tweet Comments WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- It's not an overstatement to say that 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. The harm in this crime is not just physical; it is emotional, scarring the mental health of our Airmen, often in enduring ways. As an institution, we must foster a culture that nourishes dignity and respect for fellow Airmen. The health of our Airmen and the readiness of our force demands it. Scandals such as the one at basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, have taught us that those of us in uniform must remain vigilant and supremely committed to addressing and eliminating this crime. From my new vantage point, overseeing Air Force sexual assault prevention and response efforts at the Pentagon, it's worth noting how our institution has stepped up to meet this challenge in myriad ways. The renewed focus started with my appointment to lead this team of 31 experts who are truly dedicated to tackling the multidimensional issues surrounding sexual assault and rape occurring in our Air Force. Our team includes research analysts, epidemiologists, mental health professionals, special investigators and others who can help us address root causes and find effective, verifiable and lasting solutions. My mandate from Gen. Welsh is to initiate broad and sweeping changes that will help the Air Force pursue perpetrators and support victims holistically, with input from Airmen, seasoned sexual assault prevention and response professionals, victim advocacy groups, and incorporating the very best practices outside of military and government. We also will spend a great deal of time listening to and learning from you, our Airmen, to develop policies with far-reaching and tangible effects. We realize fixing this problem will not be easy or quick. But we won't be paralyzed by the size and scope of the challenge. We are already moving out on multiple fronts:
(Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward is director of the Headquarters Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office.) Tags: Every Airman Counts, Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward, RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Molesworth, SAPR, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, News Related Content: Air Force takes swift action against sexual assault by: Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward Headquarters Air Force SAPR published: Share This: Tweet Comments WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- It's not an overstatement to say that 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. The harm in this crime is not just physical; it is emotional, scarring the mental health of our Airmen, often in enduring ways. As an institution, we must foster a culture that nourishes dignity and respect for fellow Airmen. The health of our Airmen and the readiness of our force demands it. Scandals such as the one at basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, have taught us that those of us in uniform must remain vigilant and supremely committed to addressing and eliminating this crime. From my new vantage point, overseeing Air Force sexual assault prevention and response efforts at the Pentagon, it's worth noting how our institution has stepped up to meet this challenge in myriad ways. The renewed focus started with my appointment to lead this team of 31 experts who are truly dedicated to tackling the multidimensional issues surrounding sexual assault and rape occurring in our Air Force. Our team includes research analysts, epidemiologists, mental health professionals, special investigators and others who can help us address root causes and find effective, verifiable and lasting solutions. My mandate from Gen. Welsh is to initiate broad and sweeping changes that will help the Air Force pursue perpetrators and support victims holistically, with input from Airmen, seasoned sexual assault prevention and response professionals, victim advocacy groups, and incorporating the very best practices outside of military and government. We also will spend a great deal of time listening to and learning from you, our Airmen, to develop policies with far-reaching and tangible effects. We realize fixing this problem will not be easy or quick. But we won't be paralyzed by the size and scope of the challenge. We are already moving out on multiple fronts:
(Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward is director of the Headquarters Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office.) Tags: Every Airman Counts, Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward, RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Molesworth, SAPR, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, News Related Content: More... |
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