SAAM 2013

1. SAAM 2013 This year we want every command to feel empowered to approach Sexual Assault Awareness Month in their own way with events and activities. Should you decide or need to use a “training” approach, use these basic slides as a conversation starter after watching each week’s introductory video. SAPR-L and SAPR-F have provided you a wealth of knowledge from which you can now have educated discussions and define your command’s way forward as we all work together to eradicate sexual assault from our Navy.

2. Courage to Prevent • Contributing factors - Most incidents occur during the weekends and alcohol often plays a role. • Conflict in our own ranks –unprofessionalism, disrespect, or misplaced loyalties – jeopardize trust and confidence in one another. • Loss of trust in one another – Trust is given once; if violated it must be re-earned, often at significant cost. • Sexual assault is incompatible with Navy core values and is corrosive to morale and operational readiness. Ittakes an immeasurable toll on the victim. It diminishes the Navy’s focus on the tenets of “Warfighting first. Operate Forward. Be Ready.”