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Show 8 HILLTOP TIMES TIMES August 7, 2008 Chaplain Service, SARC team up in effort against sexual assault New DoD = BY LEE ANNE HENSLEY Hilltop Times staff "I "t is well documented the importance of faith in the .recovery of the mind, body and soul," said La Rue Campbell, Hill Air Force Base sexual assault response coordinator, in relation to the base Chaplain's role in the SARC program. "When people believe in the deity they are more likely to recover from trauma much faster than someone without faith. This belief in faith as it relates to a sexual assault survivor is just as important," he explained via e-mail correspondence. The Hill AFB SARC program has a strong connection with the base Chaplain Service. "Most times, the sexual assault survivor would much rather talk to a clergyman than any other caregiver," confirmed Lt. Col. Carl Wright, 75th Air Base Wing chaplain. "However, our role is to cooperate with the sexual assault coordinators, but not overlap." Recovery is a priority for the SARC program, but prevention is an even higher priority, and that is what Wright would like to primarily focus on. To encourage prevention, Chaplain Service and SARC offer relationship counsel- Findings show that more than 50 "Most times, the sexual percent of sexual assault cases occur assault survivor would much within the servicemember population the E-4 pay grade and below, Wright rather talk to a clergyman of said. Since a majority of flightline perthan any other caregiver sonnel are within this high-risk group, SARC and Chapel Service hope to However, our role is to the reach out and provide relevant inforcooperate with the sexual mation to them as a method of prevenassault coordinators, but tion. Another proactive measure taken not overlap/' by SARC is the formation of the Sexual Assault Case Management Group, which is comprised of a team of firstresponders who help in the recovery of a sexual assault survivor and institute ing, enrichment seminars and retreats for single and married couples, as well prevention methods at Hill AFB. "The group consists of the Office of as informing dormitory residents about Special Investigation, Medical Group, prevention issues. "Together, (the Chaplain Service and Mental Health, Security Forces, Legal and Chaplain offices," Campbell said. SARC) hope to educate these young "Meeting monthly, each agency promen and women about risky behavior vides input on the current climate as it and to institute prevention techniques relates to sexual assault, dating and doto minimize recidivism in areas such mestic violence incidents both on- and as alcohol consumption and sexual off-base and to both civilian employees activity," said Campbell. "In addition, and military personnel." the Chaplain Services welcomes the SARC office to the Flightline Ministry The role of the Chaplain Service is office to provide direct access to high not overlooked in this team, however. risk airmen on the flightline plus allow "Whether it is Chaplain Merrill or 338th fighter wing supervisors access Wright, the Chaplain Service is vital to the SARC on issues related to sexual to the coalition as it pursues the best assault, dating and domestic violence means to healing those troubled or in issues." need of direction," Campbell said. Lt. Col. CARL WRIGHT, 75th Air Base Wing chaplain AROUND & ABOUT Bazeen and Utah 'Ko'Triskalariak The Arabic-speaking people of North Africa share many traditions with the people of the Middle East. The music of Bazeen bridges these two cultures with songs that weave together both traditional and modern instruments. The Basque people from France and Spain began immigrating to Utah at the turn of the century. Performances by Utah "Ko" Triskalariak dancers portray the co-existance of oldcountry humor and tradition found in village life. These two groups perform Monday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m., in front of the Chase Home Museum of Folk Arts at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. Free. Raptors game The Ogden Raptors are hosting a Hill Appreciation Night on Friday, Aug. 8, at Lindquist Field. Free tickets to the 7 p.m. game versus the Missoula Osprey can be picked up from the 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office, Building 152, or from any wing secretary For protocol office. The tickets are sponsored by the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee. For more information, call Senior Airman Brok McCarthy at 777-7321. Salt Lake County Fair Aug. 7-9, BMX stunt shows at the BMX arena, fireworks each evening along with exhibits, carnival rides and all the fun things you expect to find at a county fair. For more information visit the Web site at www. countyfair.slco.org. 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