SASH Needs Assessment Survey

Your Alumni Association is committed to supporting those in our community impacted by sexual assault or sexual harassment (SASH) and their allies. This survey is designed to gather information about the needs and preferences of our community regarding programs and pathways that bolster education, community building and advocacy. Your responses are anonymous and will be used to develop unique programming and improve access to existing resources.

1.Are you interested in participating in educational programs focused on the impacts of sexual assault and sexual harassment?

Yes

2.Have you participated in any programs that we have done in the past year related to this topic?

Yes

Preferred Formats

4.What are your expectations for a supportive and understanding environment?

Preferred Topics

5.Please select from the list below any topics that you like to learn more about.

Understanding institutional betrayal

The underlying shame associated with trauma

Our symptoms are signals

Navigating the emotional load of working with the VA for disability

How to support one another (active listening, tools to be an ally)

Keeping our triggers in check with family and friends

Bystander intervention

Other (please specify)

6.Are there specific Coast Guard or Coast Guard Academy topics of interest that could be highlighted?

7.Many existing organizations offer programming to support veterans such as the list below. Would you attend any of the following hosted by other organziations?

Virtual tension & trauma releasing exercises

Lived-experience panels on Military Sexual Trauma

In person retreat for survivors of MST

In person or virtual group peer support

Storytelling workshop for CGA alumni

Other (please specify)

Access to Programming

8.Do you believe this programming should be offered free of charge or would you be willing to pay a nominal fee to cover overhead costs?

It should be free of charge.

I would be willing to pay a fee that covers overhead costs.

9.Would you donate funds to support our efforts in this area?

Yes

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your responses will be used to develop unique programming and improve access to existing resources.