Ep 139 What Is Buddy Aid?

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Bixler, Sgt Travis Duncan, South Carolina National Guard Victim Advocates and Jill Williams, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Corrdinator for South Carolina National Guard about April being Sexual Assualt Awarness Month. We talk about the Buddy Aid program and different resources that are out there to help you or someone you know who has been affected by sexual assault. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver and Spc. Turner Horton with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

For more information contact Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program:

JFHQ SARQ:

(803) 727-2413

1225 Bluff Rd.

Columbia, S.C. 29201

DOD Safe Help Line:

(877) 995-5247

0:00 - Intro

1:19 -What is Buddy Aid?

4:04 - How does deterrence play a role in sexual assault prevention?

6:19 - Does Buddy Aid require training like victim advocacy?

7:43 - What is the difference between Buddy Aid and victim advocacy?

15:45 - What is the process of reporting a sexual assault and what is the difference between restricted and unrestricted?

18:02 - Does a report of sexual assault have to be between soldiers?

19:40 - Why would someone not report a sexual assault?

25:28 - Are there any tips for soldiers to help them with sexual assault prevention?

31:02 - Who can become a victim of sexual assault?

35:48 - Sexual assault awareness isn’t just for a month.

36:24 - Would you like to become a victims advocate?