Military Sexual Assault: A Step Forward

0:00Joint Base, Elmendorf, Richardson, wrapped up sexual assault awareness month with a final event from sexual assault prevention and response. They invited service members and families for free bowling and pizza at Polar Bowl, plus handed out awareness materials to keep the conversation. Going, the Department of Defense just dropped its fiscal year, 2024 report on sexual assaults in the military. It showed 8,195 reports, down 320 from the year before. That's a small step, but the issue hits every community hard. Kelly Graham, a response coordinator there, stressed putting a real face to the help. She said trainings get serious, but events like this make folks feel at ease reaching out amid all the confusing options. SAPR calls itself a no wrong door spot. If they can't fix it, though guide you right. They share key resources reminding everyone's support is always there. Whether you're military, a dependent, or civilian, hotline stand ready around the clock.

1:01Hit up SAPR at 90738-47272, Family Advocacy at 907-947-0888, star. At 907-2767279, or AWAC, at 907-279-199-0581. Awareness like this keeps buildings safer past Ford. You've been listening to Anchorage News today, AI-powered local news.