JBSA members urged to do their part to eliminate sexual assault Published March 23, 2016 By David DeKunder Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND -- On April 1, Joint Base San Antonio leaders will host a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing ceremony at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Academic Support Building beginning at 1:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month activities is “Eliminate sexual assault: Know your part, Do your part.” The proclamation signing will be the first of several activities to be held throughout April hosted by the JBSA SAPR Program in the on-going effort to stop sexual assaults and support sexual assault survivors. Signing the proclamation will be Brig. Gen. Robert LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA commander; Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior Army commander of JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis; Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; and representatives from both the Coast Guard and the Marines. The ceremony will also include a speech from Wiggins and remarks from LaBrutta and McCormick-Boyle. In addition, a sexual assault survivor will share their experience and members of the JBSA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program will be recognized for their service. The public is invited to attend. Sergio Perez, Army sexual assault response coordinator at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, said active-duty service members and civilians need to do their part to stop sexual assaults from occurring. “If you see a crime or inappropriate behavior unfolding, we need to step in to prevent it,” Perez said. Allen Blair, JBSA-Randolph SAPR sexual assault response coordinator, said JBSA locations are participating in the “Stop 107” campaign, which emphasizes to active-duty service members and civilians who witness a possible sexual assault to take action to stop it. “In the U.S., every 107 seconds, a sexual assault takes place,” Blair said. “If somebody stepped in at that 106th second, that sexual assault would have never occurred. When you see something, say or do something instead of just standing there and not doing anything.” “The Hunting Ground,” a documentary on rape and sexual assault crimes at college campuses from the perspectives of sexual assault survivors, will be shown April 7 at the JBSA-Randolph dorms dayroom from 6 to 8 p.m., with a discussion to follow the film. The documentary will also be shown April 23 at Evans Theatre on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The film showing at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston is open to the public, while the showing at JBSA-Randolph is only for active-duty service members who live in the dorms. Blair and Bernadette Villa-Morris, JBSA-Randolph SAPR victim advocate, will facilitate the film discussion at the JBSA-Randolph dorms. Villa-Morris said the purpose of showing “The Hunting Ground” is to create an open dialogue with younger service members about sexual assault prevention. “The video will essentially provoke thought,” Villa-Morris said. “It highlights various prominent universities. It highlights certain aspects about their sexual assault programs into today’s society, some things that they did well and some things that they didn’t do well.” Monika Korr, who survived being raped after she was kidnapped in 2009, will speak to the public April 15 at the BAMC Auditorium, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, at 2 p.m. Her talk is titled “Kill the Silence: A Survivor’s Life Reclaimed.” On April 21, author and activist Dr. Jackson Katz will talk about “Gender Violence as a Leadership Issue” to JBSA SAPR personnel at Blesse Auditorium, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, at 10:30 a.m. In his remarks, Katz will discuss issues of sexism and gender violence. Throughout April, the JBSA SAPR Program will provide information tables at JBSA locations with facts about sexual assault, sexual assault prevention tips and services for sexual assault survivors. For more information, call the JBSA-Randolph SARC office at 652-4386, the JBSA-Lackland office at 671-7273 or the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston office at 808-8990. Joint Base San Antonio Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention Month Events April 1 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation Ceremony Academic Support Building, building 1467, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, 1:30 p.m. Senior leaders from each service branch will come together to mark April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month for the Joint Base San Antonio community. Open to the public. Register at https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=279672&k=0064B0F7C55. April 7 “The Hunting Ground” Dormitory dayroom, 525 C Street East, JBSA-Randolph, 6-8 p.m. “The Hunting Ground” viewing and discussion. An expose of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, the viewing of the film will be followed by interactive discussion. Refreshments and/or small giveaways may be provided. For more information, call 652-4386 at JBSA-Randolph or 875-1284 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. April 8 “Strike Out Sexual Assault” Bowling Event JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Center, 2521 Schofield Road, noon. Join in the fun at this year's "Strike Out Sexual Assault” bowling event. Awards and door prizes to be given. Open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders and dependents. To register, call 336-4532 (Army), 513-309-0142 (Navy) and 919-344-2254 (Air Force). Bowlers must pay for ticket at registration. April 9 Second Annual Student Poetry Slam Medical Education and Training Campus Student Activity Center basement, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 6 p.m. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, this poetry competition will feature original works by METC students while their peers judge from the audience. Army, Air Force and Navy students are all welcome. Free food, drinks and door prizes. For more information, call 542-4115. April 15 “Kill the Silence. A Survivor’s Life Reclaimed” Brooke Army Medical Center Auditorium, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 2 p.m. Guest speaker Monika Korra is the founder and chief executive officer of The Monika Korra Foundation. After she was kidnapped and raped in 2009, she decided she would not live her life defined as a victim. She has grown into a national speaker and author since her trauma, empowering others who hear her. Open to the public. April 16 Color Run SAAPM 5K Run/Walk, Aquatics Center, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 9 a.m. A SAAPM 5K “Paint the Post TEAL!” color run/walk to raise public awareness and spread the message about the prevention of sexual violence. Free race, food, drinks and door prizes; must register online at https://www.athleteguild.com/running/fort-sam-houston-tx/2016-saapm-5k. April 20 “Netsmartz” Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Provided by the Texas Office of the Attorney General Criminal Investigations Unit, session will cover human trafficking, exploitation, online privacy, reputations, cyberbullying, sexting and online predator situations. Sponsored by the 106th Signal Brigade. Call 221-1919 for more information. April 21 “Gender Violence as a Leadership Issue” by Jackson Katz, Ph.D. Blesse Auditorium, building 2841, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 10:30 a.m. Katz is a nationally acclaimed speaker and activist against sexism and gender violence. His works include the award-winning film “Tough Guise” and book titled The Macho Paradox. He will speak to senior leaders, SAPR/SHARP program personnel and other personnel who work in the area of violence prevention. April 23 “The Hunting Ground” viewing and discussion. 12:30-2:30 p.m. - Evans Theatre, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. An expose of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, the viewing of the film will be followed by interactive discussion. Refreshments and/or small giveaways may be provided. For more information, call 652-4386 at JBSA-Randolph or 875-1284 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. April 29 The fourth annual “Drive Out Sexual Assault” golf tournament Gateway Hills Golf Club, JBSA-Lackland, 1 p.m. shotgun start time. The tournament is an event to heighten awareness and show support to those affected by sexual assault. The format is a four person scramble with prizes for first-, second and third-place finishers, longest drive and closet to pin. Golf goodies and chances to win prizes. To register, email 502abw.cvk.ola@us.af.mil or call 671-7273. Preregistration ends April 22 and will be accepted the day of the event. Throughout April at All JBSA Locations Sexual assault awareness information will be distributed on base at various locations throughout April. Staff will share info about sexual assault realities, victim services and prevention tips. Sexual assault awareness ribbon, flag displays Teal is the color representing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. All JBSA locations will have teal ribbons and flags or special teal lighting to demonstrate support to those JBSA survivors recovering from sexual assault. The Department of Defense 2016 SAAPM theme is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part.” The JBSA SAPR hotline number is 808-7272. Additionally, the other JBSA numbers are 808-8990 for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 671-7273 for JBSA-Lackland, and 652-4386 for JBSA-Randolph. Soldiers can call 221-0598, while Navy personnel can call 221-1496.