VTNG SAPR

Official Twitter account for VT National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. Eradicating SA in our ranks. Follows RTs & links ≠ endorsement.

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Our last event for our #NotJustApril event will be Town Hall, hosted at the RTI. We cannot make changes if we don’t get the conversations started! We look forward to hearing from our VTNG Family on 8/21!

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The SHARP team has a lot planned for our #NotJustApril week, but for this event, we are looking to slow down a bit. Please join us in our office space for our first Open House! From 12-3 we will be offering light refreshments, an art project, a space to relax, and much more!

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Please join the VTNG in welcoming back Anna Nasset! Anna Nasset is an emerging international speaker on the subjects of stalking and sexual assault. She is a fantastic public speaker, and empowers others with her knowledge of the legal system and victims rights.

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Speak Outs are a type of event that are meant to get conversation going about hard to discuss topics. This event is a space for survivors to voice their thoughts, and/or experiences; for service members to discuss what they see, hear and feel, in regards to the topic.

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The week will begin with our #SpeakOut event! Speak Outs are a type of event that are meant to get conversation going about hard to discuss topics. This event is a space for survivors to voice their thoughts, and/or… https://t.co/fsqE4mg82i

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VTNG events in August for #NotJustApril

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The VTNG SHARP Team will be hosting some of the SAAPM events that were postponed due to COVID-19. The VTNG Family is invited to take part in these events happening from August 18th through the 21st, as we remind… https://t.co/3MOLBOMwqP

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June is recognized as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month, in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots. Statistics released from the CDC show that members of the LGBTQ+ community report significantly… https://t.co/vWn9EqcHpo

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Unrestricted reporting allows a sexual assault victim to confidentially disclose the details of his or her assault to specified individuals and receive medical treatment, counseling, legal assistance, and an… https://t.co/qGNrrJtxCl

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Restricted reporting allows a sexual assault victim to confidentially disclose the details of his or her assault to specified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the official… https://t.co/G5q8pReWq2

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Two main options exist for reporting sexual assault within the military, restricted and unrestricted. Regardless of the option you decide to choose, the first step is reaching out and getting help.

That is where… https://t.co/LNvEYyBQjH

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Jessica Ladd describes sexual assault reporting options for college campuses that closely describes the Catch system that the military has adopted. This system allows people to report perpetrators anonymously, that… https://t.co/P49wFHPQu8

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The ‘Five Women’ special of 'This American Life' focuses on the #MeToo stories of several women who worked for a singular man. This seven part podcast ranges between five to fifteen minutes long per episode. Each… https://t.co/bpJSEy9tX9

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Nora McInerny talks with people, asking them to share how they are ACTUALLY doing. More often than not, when someone asks how you are doing, you reply with okay, or fine, even if you really are not.

In this episode… https://t.co/Qy1B1VOKRV

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After is a podcast written and narrated by Catriona Morton, focusing on the Then and Now of sexual assault. Episodes of After are split into these two separate parts, that can either be listened to one after another,… https://t.co/RcEVwiHDwx

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Over the course of the week, we are looking forward to sharing with you a handful of podcasts that focus on survivors and their stories. Some are single episodes, others are full on series.

Every day this week you… https://t.co/jP6TPO2z8K

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What is Self Care? Well! Self Care can be anything that YOU find restorative! It also does not take too much time out of your day to practice self care. If you are feeling lost, start by finding five minutes to step… https://t.co/zxu4RQcP3D

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You may recall last month, when we watched I Am Evidence. Today, for our TedX Tuesday, we are listening to Kym Worthy, who is a prosecutor in Detroit, speak about the rape kit testing in Detroit, the 11,341 rape kits… https://t.co/w6svXWVokC

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Today marks the first day of May, and thus means that SAAPM has concluded!

However, the awareness and prevention of sexual assault will continue! Just because SAAPM has concluded, doesn't mean we can rest on the… https://t.co/rQ45EGL4Pj

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Feel free to join in on Thursday, April 30th, at 7pm for a virtual candlelight vigil and speak out for survivors of sexual violence! This event is hosted by H.O.P.E Works and they are asking that interested people register in advance @ https://t.co/9Zwi20BZjS