17th Training Wing Students Against Sexual Assault and Harrassment Program

SASH Program 
The 17th Training Wing Students Against Sexual Assault and Harassment program is a commander's program whose emphasis is on the importance of preventing and reporting sexual assaults, both at the wing and unit level. Donna Casey, sexual assault response coordinator, manages SASH program.

SASH members play a vital role in ensuring prevention distribution on a peer basis as well as providing liaison services between victims and SAPR office. They represent the military in taking care of wingmen at all times. Professionalism is essential. Additionally, their dedication, reliability and commitment must be intact at all times.

The program originally began at Sheppard Air Force Base and expanded to Goodfellow in April 2012. Goodfellow is the third base in Air Education and Training Command to offer this opportunity to help students become part of the solution in the combat against sexual assault and harassment.
The SAPR office decided to bring the program here because students are typically more comfortable talking to a roommate, classmate or another wingman when a bad situation arises.

"The purpose of SASH is to create a peer-based program for Goodfellow's students. So, what better way to get the word out about what our office has to offer? Now these Airmen can communicate wingman-to-wingman knowing they are talking to someone who is knowledgeable," said Ms. Casey.

SASH members aid in promoting the SAPR program and its benefits for individuals who choose to utilize the program's services. Their help is needed in the areas of prevention and referral.

In the area of prevention, SASH members are the eyes and ears of their peers. They provide feedback to the SAPR office personnel on observations of the climate within the training environment. Additionally, they aid in the creation of prevention materials to help fellow wingmen become aware of the concerns with the training environment. They aid in prevention by spreading the word about the SAPR and SASH programs through forums such as Final Formation, dorm meetings, new training briefings, etc.

In the area of referral, SASH members provide information about the SAPR program and its benefits as well as on-base referral agencies. They report back to the SAPR office in order to gather statistical data on the SASH program and its benefits when approached by peers for information.

Teal Rope Program
The 17th Training Wing Students Against Sexual Assault and Harassment program is a commander's program whose emphasis is on the importance of preventing and reporting sexual assaults, both at the wing and unit level. Donna Casey, sexual assault response coordinator, manages SASH program.

SASH members play a vital role in ensuring prevention distribution on a peer basis as well as providing liaison services between victims and SAPR office. They represent the military in taking care of wingmen at all times. Professionalism is essential. Additionally, their dedication, reliability and commitment must be intact at all times.

The program originally began at Sheppard Air Force Base and expanded to Goodfellow in April 2012. Goodfellow is the third base in Air Education and Training Command to offer this opportunity to help students become part of the solution in the combat against sexual assault and harassment.

The SAPR office decided to bring the program here because students are typically more comfortable talking to a roommate, classmate or another wingman when a bad situation arises.

"The purpose of SASH is to create a peer-based program for Goodfellow's students. So, what better way to get the word out about what our office has to offer? Now these Airmen can communicate wingman-to-wingman knowing they are talking to someone who is knowledgeable," said Ms. Casey.

SASH members aid in promoting the SAPR program and its benefits for individuals who choose to utilize the program's services. Their help is needed in the areas of prevention and referral.
In the area of prevention, SASH members are the eyes and ears of their peers. They provide feedback to the SAPR office personnel on observations of the climate within the training environment. Additionally, they aid in the creation of prevention materials to help fellow wingmen become aware of the concerns with the training environment. They aid in prevention by spreading the word about the SAPR and SASH programs through forums such as Final Formation, dorm meetings, new training briefings, etc.

In the area of referral, SASH members provide information about the SAPR program and its benefits as well as on-base referral agencies. They report back to the SAPR office in order to gather statistical data on the SASH program and its benefits when approached by peers for information.

Requirements to wear a teal rope include: submitting an application indorsed by their military training leader; pass an interview process; pass a written exam with a 90 percent or higher; attend mandatory trainings and meetings; volunteer a total of 8 hours within the first month of becoming a SASH member-six hours outside the SARC office and two hours in the SARC office; and maintain an 80 percent or higher class average. After a one month waiting period and meeting the above requirements, SASH members earn the right to wear a teal rope.