ABOUT OPERATION S.A.S.H.
Sexual. Assault. Stops. Here.
OUR MISSION
Operation S.A.S.H. (Sexual Assault Stops Here) is a nonprofit built around a call to action to:
Stop secrecy, demand
Accountability, offer
Support and
Healing for survivors of sexual assault of all ages.
Our organization is dedicated to advocacy for survivors, raising awareness about sexual assault, and providing assistance to those affected by it.
OUR VISION
Operation S.A.S.H. envisions a world where survivors of sexual assault are heard, supported, and empowered to heal. We strive to create a community that fosters understanding, respect, and empathy for survivors, and where their voices are valued and their rights are protected.
OUR TENETS
Operation S.A.S.H. operates based on the 3 A’s:
Advocacy for survivors, raising
Awareness of sexual assault, and providing
Assistance to those affected by it.
Our Founder
Kyla L. Wright
Operation: S.A.S.H. Founder and Executive Director, Kyla L. Wright has been hosting Operation S.A.S.H. events, seminars, workshops and awareness events since 2016 when she was a sophomore at Hampton University in Virginia, following her unfortunate victimization. Since then, she established S.A.S.H. as a medium of healing herself and helping others, swearing to not be a "victim," but instead a "victor."
Kyla's advocacy has followed her to speeches on Capitol Hill, national and local news interviews, continued awareness-raising in her hometown of Detroit, MI and even took her to the national stage, being crowned Miss North America 2024 for her community works through Operation: S.A.S.H. and beyond.
Now, Kyla has made S.A.S.H. an official nonprofit organization with the purpose of continually raising awareness of an issue that impacts 81% of women and 43% of men in their lifetime. As a 501(c)3, S.A.S.H. will provide informative and emotionally-conscious information for survivors and supporters of those affected by sexual assault through programming, speeches, written and online content; speak at community events, universities, and high schools; and provide group and individual therapy for survivors of assault.
Our Board of Directors
Operation: S.A.S.H. is led by a diverse board comprising survivors, advocates, mental health professionals, and experts in sexual assault awareness and nonprofit work. This blend of perspectives fosters a comprehensive approach to our mission, promoting awareness and supporting survivors. Their commitment empowers Operation: S.A.S.H. to make a lasting impact.
