Aberdeen Proving Ground, MARYLAND (February, 20, 2015) -- (left to right) -- Sgt. 1st Class Tasha Pernell, Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program (SHARP) Manager/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Research, Development and Engineering Command; Command Sgt. Maj. William G. Bruns, Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Command Sergeant Major and APG Senior Command Sergeant Major; Shariese Demby, SARC, Chemical Materials Activity/CECOM; Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, Commander, CECOM and APG senior leader; and Michcell Shoultz, CECOM Software Engineering Center SHARP Victim Advocate met at the newly opened APG Sharp Resource Center located at the Janet M. Barr Soldier Center here today.
"It is our duty and moral responsibility as trusted professionals to rid ourselves of anything that threatens our values, brings discredit upon our beloved military family and breaks faith with the American people. Sexual offenses degrade everything the Army stands for and is not tolerated within our ranks. The Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program (SHARP) remains a number one priority for the Army and for the APG senior leadership team here," said Crawford following his visit. "As Army professionals, we are responsible and accountable to our great nation. The duty bestowed upon us is to serve as a shining example for others to follow. We must sustain the momentum and continue to foster a positive climate of trust and respect so every member of our team will thrive and achieve their full potential," he continued.
The Resource Center opened its doors on Jan. 2, 2015, and is one of only twelve facilities Army wide. Utilizing a cadre of support, the center handles restricted and unrestricted cases of sexual assault and harassment. The resource center aims to promote awareness and prevention throughout the APG community, provide compassionate care for victims; protect the rights and privacy of survivors; and maintain accountability for offenders who commit crimes.
(Official U.S. Army photo by Pamela Leigh, CECOM Public Affairs)
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