DLA News Archive

April 18, 2022

A conversation with DLA’s director of human resources on sexual assault prevention 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Public Affairs spoke with DLA Human Resources Director Sharyn Saunders about the success of the agency's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and employees’ roles in prevention. 

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 30, 2022

DLA Troop Support sets events to observe Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support will observe Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April with several virtual events for the workforce.

May 21, 2021

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month ends with successful virtual event

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In April, more than 450 DLA employees participated in a virtual Teal Ribbon Relay to support National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

May 4, 2021

‘Lunch and learn’ session discusses importance of protecting yourself, family from sexual assault

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted a speaker from Women Organized Against Rape/Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence for a virtual lunch and learn session on April 28 to conclude a number of activities and observations held during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

April 29, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Rachel Nolan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Rachel Nolan educates employees on sexual assault prevention, advocates for victims of sexual violence.

April 28, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Majeeda Gathers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Majeeda Gathers engages with agency leaders and employees to promote the SAPR program and ensure victims of sexual violence are treated with dignity and respect.

April 23, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Nicholas Bennett

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Headquarters Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Nicholas Bennett wants employees to know that sexual assault is a crime that affects victims, their friends, families and the agency.

April 16, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Helen Myres

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Headquarters Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Helen Myres ensures employees are aware that advocacy services for sexual assault victims are available 24/7 through DLA’s SAPR program resources.