1 00:00:01,659 --> 00:00:03,826 To the dedicated men and women of Team 2 00:00:03,826 --> 00:00:05,770 Shriver , we are speaking with you 3 00:00:05,770 --> 00:00:07,881 today to mark the beginning of sexual 4 00:00:07,881 --> 00:00:10,159 assault Awareness and Prevention Month . 5 00:00:10,159 --> 00:00:12,048 This is a critical time for us to 6 00:00:12,048 --> 00:00:14,215 reinforce our unwavering commitment to 7 00:00:14,215 --> 00:00:16,381 a culture free from sexual assault and 8 00:00:16,381 --> 00:00:19,010 harassment . This year's theme is step 9 00:00:19,010 --> 00:00:21,610 forward , prevent , report , advocate . 10 00:00:21,770 --> 00:00:23,714 This is more than a slogan for the 11 00:00:23,714 --> 00:00:25,881 month of April . It's a direct call to 12 00:00:25,881 --> 00:00:27,714 action for every one of us , our 13 00:00:27,714 --> 00:00:29,881 service members , civilian teammates , 14 00:00:29,881 --> 00:00:31,992 and families . It begins when we step 15 00:00:31,992 --> 00:00:34,159 forward . This means having a personal 16 00:00:34,159 --> 00:00:36,729 courage to intervene when a situation 17 00:00:36,729 --> 00:00:39,889 appears improper or unsafe . It 18 00:00:39,889 --> 00:00:41,889 requires active involvement , not 19 00:00:41,889 --> 00:00:44,729 passive observation . Upholding the 20 00:00:44,729 --> 00:00:47,000 safety and dignity of our fellow airmen 21 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:49,509 and guardians is a fundamental duty . 22 00:00:50,250 --> 00:00:52,306 That sense of duty leads directly to 23 00:00:52,306 --> 00:00:55,290 our next principle prevent . Prevention 24 00:00:55,290 --> 00:00:57,750 is about stopping harm before it occurs . 25 00:00:58,330 --> 00:01:00,386 This begins by actively fostering an 26 00:01:00,386 --> 00:01:02,497 environment of dignity and respect in 27 00:01:02,497 --> 00:01:05,569 all we do on and off duty . This 28 00:01:05,569 --> 00:01:07,513 includes challenging inappropriate 29 00:01:07,513 --> 00:01:09,625 language or behavior that erodes unit 30 00:01:09,625 --> 00:01:11,791 cohesion and degrades our professional 31 00:01:11,791 --> 00:01:14,120 environment . And if an incident does 32 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:16,342 occur , we need you to trust the system 33 00:01:16,342 --> 00:01:18,564 and report . Bringing these offenses to 34 00:01:18,564 --> 00:01:20,959 light takes immense courage . We want 35 00:01:20,959 --> 00:01:23,070 every member of our community to know 36 00:01:23,070 --> 00:01:25,430 that we are here to support you . We 37 00:01:25,430 --> 00:01:27,440 have a solemn duty to ensure every 38 00:01:27,440 --> 00:01:29,599 single report is handled with the 39 00:01:29,599 --> 00:01:31,488 professionalism , seriousness and 40 00:01:31,488 --> 00:01:33,599 compassion it deserves . That support 41 00:01:33,599 --> 00:01:35,710 extends to our final call to action . 42 00:01:36,279 --> 00:01:38,959 Advocate being an advocate means being 43 00:01:38,959 --> 00:01:40,737 a voice for those who have been 44 00:01:40,737 --> 00:01:43,510 affected . It means actively supporting 45 00:01:43,510 --> 00:01:46,430 survivors and champion a culture where 46 00:01:46,430 --> 00:01:49,050 sexual violence is never tolerated and 47 00:01:49,050 --> 00:01:51,949 has no place in our ranks . It is our 48 00:01:51,949 --> 00:01:54,029 promise to stand together as the 49 00:01:54,029 --> 00:01:56,470 spaceba Delta commander . This is my 50 00:01:56,470 --> 00:01:58,980 personal commitment to you . To lead a 51 00:01:58,980 --> 00:02:01,036 command where every individual feels 52 00:02:01,036 --> 00:02:04,769 safe , respected , and valued . We'll 53 00:02:04,769 --> 00:02:07,040 hold ourselves and each other 54 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:09,318 accountable . We'll protect our people . 55 00:02:10,309 --> 00:02:12,031 Will ensure that survivors are 56 00:02:12,031 --> 00:02:14,142 supported and that offenders are held 57 00:02:14,142 --> 00:02:16,470 responsible . Throughout April our SAR 58 00:02:16,470 --> 00:02:18,192 team will host events to raise 59 00:02:18,192 --> 00:02:20,303 awareness and highlight the extensive 60 00:02:20,303 --> 00:02:22,526 support resources available . However , 61 00:02:22,820 --> 00:02:25,042 true prevention requires more than just 62 00:02:25,042 --> 00:02:26,987 awareness briefings . It demands a 63 00:02:26,987 --> 00:02:29,042 unified effort . And decisive action 64 00:02:29,042 --> 00:02:30,820 from every member of our team . 65 00:02:30,820 --> 00:02:32,987 Therefore , this month and every month 66 00:02:33,089 --> 00:02:35,369 we challenge you to join us . Step 67 00:02:35,369 --> 00:02:39,009 forward , pre-vet , report , advocate , 68 00:02:39,479 --> 00:02:41,535 engage in professional dialogue with 69 00:02:41,535 --> 00:02:43,646 your teams , and have these important 70 00:02:43,646 --> 00:02:45,868 conversations with your family . Let us 71 00:02:45,868 --> 00:02:47,590 continually reinforce our high 72 00:02:47,590 --> 00:02:49,679 standards of conduct and character . 73 00:02:49,929 --> 00:02:51,970 Together we continue to build a 74 00:02:51,970 --> 00:02:54,137 stronger , more resilient community at 75 00:02:54,137 --> 00:02:56,399 Schriever Space Force Base . One 76 00:02:56,399 --> 00:02:59,410 founded on dignity , respect , and 77 00:02:59,410 --> 00:03:03,389 trust . We are stronger together . We 78 00:03:03,690 --> 00:03:04,610 are Schriever strong .