Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM)

DLA HQs J/D Code

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

would like to encourage all DLA employees to get involved in SAAPM 2024. 

 In keeping with the SAAPM theme “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate,” the 

 following events are scheduled for your awareness and education:

1-30 April – SAPR Resource Tables – Take a moment to stop by the resource tables located the 

HQC lobby and cafeteria. The tables will be sourced with a wealth of SAPR information available to 

everyone. The SARC will engage with HQC personnel to raise awareness about the issue of sexual 

assault, answer questions, and provide prevention focused education, such as “how employees can 

make a positive impact in the workplace by being an active bystander.” 

1-30 April – Spot the Teal Ribbon Challenge – During the month of April, anyone receiving a DoD 

Safe Helpline coffee cup sleeve from the HQC cafeteria with an affixed Teal Ribbon can visit the DLA 

SAPR Program Office, HQC Building, Room 1232 to receive a SAPR gift. 

Teal Tuesdays – Did you know every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted? During the 

month of April, all DLA personnel are encouraged to wear teal every Tuesday in observance of 

SAAPM. Wearing teal also is an opportunity for employees to collectively bring about awareness of 

the issue of sexual assault, while also showing support for survivors. Wear your teal item proudly!

April 10 – Guest Speaker – DLA will host a virtual guest speaker event featuring a Ms. Dana Bandish,

a former military member and sexual assault survivor on MS Teams. Please join us as she will speak

on how sexual assault affected her life, and discuss the steps taken to navigate through her personal

healing journey. Please contact the SARC listed below to request interpreter services. Please do not 

miss out on the opportunity to attend this event. This event is not intended to be an endorsement of 

the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) by DLA or DoD. Login information will be 

announced. 

April 17 – Yoga for Healing and Resilience – The HQC Fort Belvoir Fitness Center will conduct two 

yoga sessions in observance of SAAPM. Session 1 will be held at 9-10 a.m. and Session 2 at 3-4 p.m. 

Please “take a stand against sexual assault, while showing your support for survivors of sexual assault 

by wearing something Teal to the event. Spacing is limited to the first 30 who sign-up for each session, 

so please send an email to SAPR@dla.mil to secure your slot. Deadline to sign-up is April 12, 2024.

April 24 – MWR Spring 5K Run – SAPR Resource Table – The event will take place on the DLA 

complex, Gate 2 (Shipping/Receiving Building) and will begin at 11a.m. Please stop by the SAPR 

resources table and gain a little knowledge while picking up a trinket or two. All 5K participants will 

receive a special prize from the SAPR team for supporting this event. 

April 24 - National Denim Day - Wear something denim to work to show support for sexual assault 

survivors. Details on the origin of Denim Day can be found at http://denimdayinfo.org/. Participants 

must receive approval from respective supervisors to take part in this event.
April 25 – Lunch and Learn - Please join us for a virtual awareness and education session featuring 

the topic if “Enthusiastic Consent.” During this session, we discuss the topic of consent in-depth. 

Upon conclusion of the session attendees will have a clear understanding of the importance “consent”

and how it can prevent a sexual assault from occurring. For more information, please contact the 

SARC listed below. The session will be held at 12-1pm EST on MS Teams. Login information will be 

announced. 

We look forward to seeing your participation!

Please take pictures of your participation and send them to the SARC listed below.

 

 For more information or questions contact: 

Ms. Majeeda Gathers, HQs J/D Code SARC

8725 John J. Kingman Road

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

 Comm: (717) 857-5886

 Majeeda.Gathers@dla.mil