FORT KNOX, Ky. — Army Human Resources Command Soldiers and civilians bowled for a good cause April 15 – to help heighten awareness about sexual violence, prevention measures and support programs for survivors.
The event, coined “Strike out Sexual Assault,” was added to the command’s Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month observance this year in an effort to reach more men, who historically are less likely to come forward and report sexual assaults committed against them.
Charles Lay, HRC Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program manager, said the goal for the command and his office is to initiate more outreach and include more venues where males are likely to engage, such as bowling.
“With the increased emphasis that the Department of Defense, the Army and HRC is placing on outreach for male victims and improving support services for male survivors,” Lay said, “we hope that including venues like this will increase the number of males coming forward to report sexual violence so that they can get the help they need instead of having to suffer in silence.”
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