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‘Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission’

As part of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, signs a pledge to confirm his “commitment to act, intervene and sustain a high level of motivation to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace, April 2, 2021, at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. The Department of Defense’s ongoing theme for the annual campaign, “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission,” emphasizes the important role all Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees have in preventing sexual assault in the U.S. armed forces. ~ Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs

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Deployed aviation unit pledges to fight sexual assault, harassment

Lt. Col. John Whitney (center), commander of 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment, holds a signed proclamation to show support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month as he stands with 1st Lt. Holly Wiley (left) and Capt. Johnathan Moore, battalion victim advocates, at the unit’s deployed location. The unit has been deployed for nearly a year providing aviation support and conducting partnership operations with regional countries in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. ~ Photo by Chaplain (Capt.) Jason Nelson, 1-137th Aviation Regiment

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Air Guard victim advocate strives for safe space for those who need help

Senior Master Sgt. Brianne Forrester has been involved in the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) program for the 200th RED HORSE Squadron since 2019, and is currently serving as the sexual assault response coordinator for the 179th Airlift Wing. Forrester said she became a victim advocate to make sure her fellow Airmen know what kind of behavior is acceptable and, if they ever are put in a situation, there’s someone to turn to who is trained and ready to help. ~ Courtesy photo

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Formerly in military police, Soldier now trains others in sexual assault awareness, prevention

Master Sgt. Aaron Foy is a victim advocate coordinator for the Ohio National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) program, based at the Joint Force Headquarters at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. He also helps educate Guard members around the state with required sexual assault awareness and prevention training. ~ Photo by Bill Pierce, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs

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The Ohio National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) program provides the tools and resources to prevent the occurrence of sexual assaults while also protecting the rights and dignity of victims.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in both the civilian and military communities. We want to focus on fostering a culture to eliminate sexual assault, and that requires a personal commitment from all personnel at every level.

SIGN THE SHARP PLEDGE!
Download, sign and display this pledge to support your fellow Soldiers and Airmen because “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission”

CONTACT INFORMATION
•  SAPR Office
•  Non-Emergency Assistance: 877-751- 5628

RESOURCES
What do I do if I have been asssaulted?

LINKS
•   DoD Safe Helpline
•   Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center
•   Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio

2021 Governor Proclamation
2021 ONG Leadership Pledge
2021 Presidential Proclamation
2013 Governor Proclamation