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New victim advocates start training Air Force photographs by Rebecca Amber
The newest group of Sexual Assault Preven-
tion and Response Victim Advocates for Ed-
wards AFB attended training for their national
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The initial 40-hour training conducted is a
component of the Department of Defense Sex-
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is scheduled to start serving early 2016.
Air Force victim advocates are active duty
military personnel and DOD civilian employ-
ees selected by the Edwards Sexual Assault
Response Coordinator and provide essential
support, liaison services and care to a sexual
assault victim.
Advocate responsibilities include:
3URYLGLQJFULVLVLQWHUYHQWLRQUHIHUUDODQG Above: The new Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
ongoing non-clinical support victim advocates are (back row, left to right) Michael Olson,
Kyle Mehlhoff, Tracey Granger, Brandon King (Front Row, left
3URYLGLQJLQIRUPDWLRQRQDYDLODEOHRSWLRQV to right) Teslin Turley, Chase Hacault, Arreonnio Jackson and
and resources to assist the victim in making in- Veronica Calhoun. The decorated t-shirts in the background
formed decisions about the case were created by various individuals as part of a “Support
for Survivors” caampaign. Right: Detective John Amis, L.A.
6HUYLFHVZLOOFRQWLQXHXQWLOWKHYLFWLPVWDWHV County Sheriff’s Department, addressed the victim advocates
support is no longer needed during a training day Oct. 21.
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sional services to a victim
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tim’s request, during investigative interviews
and medical examinations
For more information, contact the Edwards
SAPR office at 661-277-2772 or visit http://
www.edwards.af.mil/units/sapr/index.asp.
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