07 Apr Photo Gallery “Start by Believing” Events in District 12
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Research shows if a person discloses a sexual assault and the first reaction he or she receives is negative the likelihood the victim will seek professional help or report to police plummets. Terrifying given, on average, a rapist will attack 6 people. So every attack that goes unreported could well mean five more rapes: A victory for the perpetrator.
District Attorney Matt Ballard, District 12, is heading up an effort to fight sexual assault with a simple but effective campaign called “Start By Believing”.
Survivors and members of the media sharing the Start by Believing message
DA Investigator Gary Stansill signs the Start by Believing Pledge with FOX23’s Shae Rozzi and photographer
During multiple events in April, 2015 Matt will invite our law enforcement partners, the Rogers State University community, members of the media and residents throughout the district to spread the word and together stand up against sexual assault and rape.
DA Investigators, District Attorney Matt Ballard, District 12 and Safenet Services staff take the pledge
During each event people added their names to the Start by Believing pledge which reads “My name is ______ and when someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I… Start By Believing”
Real men stand up against sexual violence
KOKI and KOTV photographers working during Start by Believing campaign kick-off at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Start by Believing media day hosted by Cherokee Nation at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
The Cherokee Nation hosted District Attorney Matt Ballard’s Start by Believing campaign kick-off at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Rape survivor Erin Patrick shares her story and her pledge to always “Start by Believing”
KWGS and KJRH reporters interview Safenet counselor Sandi Fultz
Learn more at StartByBelieving
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DA Investigators Wayne Stinnett and Gary Stansill, State Senator Rick Brinkley, District Attorney Matt Ballard, First Assistant District Attorney Brian Surber
District Attorney Matt Ballard, District 12 and KJRH anchor Russ McCaskey take the pledge to always “Start by Believing
RSU Start by Believing event DA Investigator Gary Stansill, Cherokee Nation OneFire and Safenet Services Sylvia Starr
Start by Believing statewide kick-off in the Blue Room at the State Capitol March 31, 2015
District Attorney Matt Ballard, District 12, DA Community Outreach Coordinator Michelle Lowry, State Senator Rick Brinkley
District Attorney Matt Ballard makes Start by Believing proclamation on behalf of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association Blue Room, State Capitol, March 31, 2015
Statewide Start by Believing campaign kick-off at the Capitol.
During an April 7, 2015 event more than 30 officers representing nine law enforcement agencies from District 12 (Craig, Mayes and Rogers counties) signed the Start by Believing pledge sheets and stood with D.A. Ballard and members of his team against sexual violence.
Officers sign Start by Believing pledge sheets
Start by Believing signed pledge sheets in the lobby of the District Attorney’s offices
Law enforcement from nine different agencies join the Start by Believing campaign
April 7, 2015
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