Changing the culture: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program members alert Airmen Published April 15, 2011 By Senior Airman Allison M. Boehm 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Airmen at Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, are raising awareness and informing the public about what individuals can do to change the culture, as April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign explores common, everyday behaviors and offers individuals responsible ways to intervene. "This is an important month in our nation for talking about and taking action against sexual assault," said Capt. Dallas Webb, Barksdale's Sexual Assault Response coordinator. "This month's events are specifically designed to be in line with the National, Department of Defense and Air Force objective to enhance awareness to the crime of sexual assault and to address bystanders' role in preventing sexual assault in our communities." According to statistics, sexual assaults are the least reported violent crime with only a small percentage of victims stepping forward to report their assault. Advocates and volunteers are asked to unite with those individuals who step forward, and join the movement to end sexual violence. Over the course of the month, several events are set up in support of this campaign as well as a proclamation signing. A sexual assault prevention team has also distributed pamphlets and information at the base gates and the 5k run as well as establishing an awareness table in the lobby of the 2nd Medical Group clinic. "Our main goal, as stated in President Obama's address, is to 'continue to support new approaches that show promise in changing cultural attitudes toward sexual violence and preventing these crimes,'" said Francie Lockhart, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program facilitator for the 2 MDG. "This prevention approach helps to create environments where people feel safe in their relationships, work places and communities."