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Set The Expectation Founder and Professional Football Player James Smith Williams Addressed the Eighth Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program in South Korea

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Men’s engagement is critical to end incidents of sexual assault and interpersonal violence.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Earlier this month, Brenda Tracy, survivor and founder of Set The Expectation (STE), and James Smith-Williams, NFL player and STE Champion, spoke at the Eighth Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program at Humphrey’s Base in South Korea.

Set the Expectation is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending sexual and interpersonal violence.

During the program on May 8 – 11, Tracy and Smith-Williams spoke to 300 military leaders including SHARP professionals. In a session called “Building Safer Culture: A Survivor Perspective”, Tracy shared her story while emphasizing topics of culture building and sexual violence prevention. Smith-Williams spoke on the importance of using his platform and voice to act as an ally to survivors, and what it looks like to engage in the work of sexual violence prevention as a man and a professional athlete.

“Attending events like SHARP is important and beneficial for our mission at Set The Expectation,” said founder, Brenda Tracy. “Men’s engagement is critical to end incidents of sexual assault and interpersonal violence. Being able to engage with large groups and other programs allows us to make tangible progress towards our goal.”

While in South Korea, Tracy and Smith-Williams also spoke at Humphreys High School, presenting to approximately 100 students in grades 11 and 12.

Set The Expectation has already begun to make an impact nationwide. Speaking at the SHARP event is only one of many opportunities of prevention work STE sets out to do. Continuing to work with the military and other community outreach programs ensures the growth and awareness of STE mission.

About Set The Expectation (STE):

Set The Expectation (STE), founded by Brenda Tracy, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending sexual and interpersonal violence through prevention work with men, advocacy, and engagement with agencies serving survivors and their families. For more information about STE visit https://www.settheexpectation.org/.

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