TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen and their families are the most important asset here at Tyndall, and to help protect and empower them, the 325th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office guides them through difficult ordeals when it comes to sexual assault reports and incidents.
The mission of the SAPR team is to provide support, protection and provide a response capability that empowers an individual to make informed decisions regarding a sexual assault.
In 2016, 1,355 Air Force sexual assault reports were received. Airmen and their dependents and Department of Defense civilian workers can contact the SAPR office here to make these restricted or unrestricted reports or to seek help said Christine McGill, 325th FW Sexual Assault Response Coordinator.
“When somebody feels that they have been victimized, when it relates to a sexual matter, they can come to us,” said McGill. “Don’t be afraid.”
The SAPR team has Victim Advocates in place to help provide advocacy support and understanding to any victim. Victim Advocates are volunteers who are trained by the SAPR office and are located in units across the installation.
Prevention of sexual assault is the responsibility of every Airman, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein in a previous statement.
"It's about trust,” said Goldfein. “The crime of sexual assault shatters trust and has a direct and negative impact on our capabilities as a warfighting force. In my opinion, there is no such thing as a bystander in this fight. We are all in. From the newest Airman to the most senior leader, every one of us has a responsibility to step forward and help stop sexual assault before it happens."
For more information about Tyndall Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office related questions contact your local SAPR office at (850)-625-1231.
Or call the DoD Safe Helpline at (877)-995-5247 to connect with resources and providers who can help.