DLA News Archive

Tag: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April 29, 2024

RICHMOND, Va. — More than 200 employees from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Army 80th Training Command and the Virginia Air National Guard Headquarters came together for a collaborative 5K run/walk on Defense Supply Center Richmond, April 24.

A large group of people standing in front of a inflatable race start/finish gate are smiling with medals after completing a race. The inflatable gate is red, white and blue. They are outside.

April 28, 2023

Ohio National Guard, DLA Land and Maritime partner to raise awareness at SAAPM 5K

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A cloudy and brisk April afternoon didn’t stop dozens of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates and Ohio National Guard members from running for a good cause.

April 18, 2023

Agency director on sexual assault: ‘Not in our DLA’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sexual assault is unacceptable and incompatible with agency values, DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic says in a new video highlighting Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

A graphic detailing the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support's events to observe Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

April 22, 2022

Land and Maritime in middle of the pack as Teal Ribbon Relay for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month nears final stretch

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime needs a good final push as it sits near the middle of the pack as the Defense Logistics Agency’s Teal Ribbon Relay challenge for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) reaches its final stretch.

Kenneth Watson in a blue dress shirt paints on a canvas at a table with tea cups and snacks in various positions.

April 21, 2022

Sip (Tea) ‘n Paint event shares awareness of April observances

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Program managers for the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Family Advocacy Program joined forces to host a combined Sip (Tea) ‘n Paint event to educate the defense federal community and provide resource materials on sexual violence and child abuse prevention topics.

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April 12, 2022

DLA leaders renew commitment to preventing sexual assault with 2022 proclamation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders reaffirmed their commitment to preventing sexual assault by signing the 2022 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation April 12.

April 4, 2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. DLA's SAPR program manager attributes lower rates throughout the agency to prevention efforts.

March 31, 2022

Violence prevention a focus in April 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and the Defense Supply Center Columbus will kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month in April with a variety of virtual-and office-friendly activities to boost awareness.

Man holds brochure following the 2021 SAAPM Proclamation signing.

April 9, 2021

DLA leaders sign 2021 SAAPM proclamation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director, vice director and senior enlisted leader signed the 2021 SAAPM Proclamation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 6.

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June 8, 2020

Program manager advances sexual assault awareness, prevention during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Bethrece Cheek reported to DLA in December as the agency’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program manager. During the pandemic, she works from home to help raise employee awareness about the agency's SAPR Program.