VA Augusta offers professional, compassionate support to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
PRESS RELEASE
April 3, 2023
Augusta , GA — VA Augusta partnering with Poetry Matters Project for 2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Poetry Contest
With the message “We believe you, and we believe in you,” VA Augusta Health Care System is reaching out to Military Sexual Trauma survivors and their families, friends, and supporters throughout Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April. Military Sexual Trauma, or MST, is the term VA Augusta uses to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred during military service.
“Military Sexual Trauma affects more people than we might suspect, but the good news is there are more VA resources available for survivors than ever before,” said Dr. Rebecca Jump, VA Augusta MST Coordinator. “If you’ve experienced MST and are ready to explore the path toward healing, please reach out. Professional, compassionate help is available.”
VA Augusta is also partnering with the Poetry Matters Project for the 2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Poetry Contest. This year’s theme is Resilience & Recovery and the deadline for submissions is April 28. See the accompanying flyer for details.
Local Veterans seeking support for Military Sexual Trauma can contact Dr. Rebecca Jump at Rebecca.Jump@va.gov or 706-733-0188, ext. 27737.
Media seeking further information about Military Sexual Trauma care through VA Augusta can contact Will Martin, Chief of Public Affairs, at William.Martin6@va.gov.