DVIDS – News – Humans of Scott: Team Scott welcomes new victim advocate Sergeant Aaron Morely

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois —
For Staff Sergeant Aaron Morley, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate and intelligence analyst with the 618th Air Operations Center, providing emotional support and empowerment to victims of trauma is no small task.

Morley was inspired by a guest speaker at a previous assignment and was determined to help people who were having their worst days.

“We had a really great guest speaker come in as part of our annual SAPR training and he was really passionate about assault prevention and bystander intervention,” Morely said. “The way he spoke really inspired me to do something.”

Molly stressed the need for empathy, discretion and a willingness to always help those in need.

“We are there whenever they need assistance,” Morely said. “We are there to help victims no matter what situation they’re in.”

Morley’s dedication to his role as a victim advocate was more than just dedication – he spent countless hours providing support to individuals, always available to assist them with whatever support they needed.

Not only does Morley embody the principles of victim advocacy, he is also an inspiring example of the power of compassion and support, which led to him receiving the Victim Advocate of the Year Award in 2023. His willingness to go out of his way to help others highlights the impact one person can have in creating an environment that supports and empowers survivors of trauma.