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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

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Month Proclamation , 2026 . Step

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forward , prevent , report , advocate .

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Whereas , sexual assault is

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incompatible with the core values of

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the United States Marine Corps , and

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undermines unit cohesion , readiness ,

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trust , and the dignity of our Marines ,

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sailors , and civilian workforce . And

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whereas the Marine Corps is committed

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to fostering a culture of respect and

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professionalism where every individual

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is treated with honor and where acts of

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sexual assault are neither tolerated

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nor ignored , and whereas sexual

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assault Awareness and Prevention Month

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provides an opportunity to reaffirm our

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commitment to prevention through

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education , leadership engagement , and

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personal accountability while

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supporting survivors with compassion .

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Confidentiality and respect and

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whereas the Marine Corps joins the

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combined services of the Department of

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War and sharing this year's awareness

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campaign titled Step Forward Prevent

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Report , advocate , and .

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Whereas preventing sexual assault is a

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shared responsibility that requires

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vigilance , moral courage , and

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adherence to our core values , both on

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and off duty . Now , therefore ,

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I , Brigadier General Nick Brown , do

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hereby proclaim April 2026 as Sexual

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Assault Awareness and Prevention Month ,

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and call upon all Marines , sailors ,

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and civilian personnel to actively

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support prevention efforts , engage in

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meaningful dialogue . And uphold the

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highest standards of conduct . Together ,

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we will strengthen our culture ,

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support survivors , and ensure our core

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remains a place where dignity and

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respect are unwavering commitments .