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Villagomez urges employers to promote healthy workplaces
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Posted on Apr 18 2008
Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Villagomez said yesterday that employers must recognize the vital role the workplace plays in the prevention of sexual violence.
“We are promoting a healthy work environment, where every employee feels—and is—safe,” said Villagomez in signing a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Villagomez underscored the importance of focusing awareness on sexual violence in the community and its prevention.
“We recognize sexual violence as a public health issue and we reinforce the need for prevention efforts,” he said during the signing ceremony held at the Governor’s Office’s conference room.
Present at the ceremony were members and supporters of the Family Violence Task Force that includes Karidat/Guma Esperansa, Adult Probation, Ayuda Network Inc., Family Court, Department of Public Safety, Division of Youth Services, Rota Health Center, Criminal Justice Planning Agency, Attorney General’s Office, Commonwealth Health Center, Community Guidance Center, and Lugat Pas (Domestic Violence Intervention Center).
This month, Villagomez said, the administration is recognizing the efforts of individuals and agencies that provide rape crisis intervention and prevention services.
Villagomez said these agencies offer support to sexual assault survivors, victims and their families.
“At this point I would like to make clear: If you are a victim of sexual assault, it is not your fault. These agencies are here to help you. It is not your fault,” he said.
This year’s theme is Prevent Sexual Violence In Our Workplaces.
“We all must join together with the Family Violence Task Force and the Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence to support each other in our work and to provide the Commonwealth and our citizens with a source of information on sexual assault,” Villagomez said in the proclamation.
