The inclement climate didn’t put a damper – or wash away – the visible reminders and supportive messages drawn and sketched by Sailors for his or her Chalk the Stroll occasion.
“Everybody out right here is in help of our occasion and sharing encouragement, info, and simply reminding everybody that none of us are ever alone. Assistance is all over the place,” stated Obando, Chalk the Stroll organizer for what has change into an annual occasion, rain or shine, on the command.
This 12 months’s SAAPM theme is “Step Ahead. Forestall. Report. Advocate,” a name to motion for everybody within the Division of Protection to do their half to stop sexual assault and encourage better help looking for.
Such was the premise with the Chalk the Stroll.
“We’re out right here to assist unfold consciousness, educate, and speak about sexual assault consciousness and prevention. Our Chalk the Stroll occasion encourages our workers and sufferers to indicate their help by expressing their ideas by chalk artwork and phrases of encouragement,” defined Chief Hospital Corpsman Jenny Singer, NMRTC Bremerton Sexual Assault Prevention Response coordinator and Medical Help Providers directorate senior enlisted chief.
The Chalk the Stroll occasion lined the command’s sky bridge between the primary hospital and adjoining car parking zone, is a part of NMRTC Bremerton’s month lengthy recognition of SAAPM, which additionally features a Sailors Towards Sexual Harassment and Assault 5K run/stroll, teal ribbon show, denim ornament show, and Sexual Assault Prevention Response sufferer advocate recognition.
“All of us have the chance and duty to advertise a local weather that’s free from sexual assault,” added Singer. “All of us play a component in prevention and treating everybody with dignity and respect and never tolerating retaliation when somebody has the braveness to talk up.”
In accordance with the DoD, over a decade of analysis demonstrates that sexual assault happens much less typically in models the place members help and respect one another. Knowledge additional reveals that sticking up for somebody who’s being hazed, bullied, and harassed or abused sends a powerful message that helps enhance climates.
“I got here out right here to assist unfold consciousness and hope to shed gentle that we help others and that individuals can arise for themselves,” acknowledged Hospital Corpsman third Class Kai Vincent,
The SAPR program balances targeted schooling with complete response, compassionate advocacy, and simply adjudication with a view to promote professionalism, respect, and belief, whereas preserving Navy mission readiness.
SAPR additionally reinforces – one chalk mark at a time – a tradition of prevention, response, and accountability for the security, dignity, and well-being of Sailors and Marines. The Division of the Navy doesn’t tolerate sexual assault.
Should you or somebody you already know within the DoD group has skilled sexual assault, please take into account reaching out to DoD Secure Helpline for twenty-four/7, nameless, one-on-one help at 877- 995-5247 or SafeHelpline.org/live-chat.
