LEWISTON — The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services Board of Directors has announced its new management team. Marty McIntyre of Auburn will serve as executive director, Stephanie LeBlond of Denmark will serve as Rape Education and Crisis Hotline coordinator and Judy Rawlings of Chesterville will serve as Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Services coordinator.

McIntyre has served as the executive director of the Sexual Assault Crisis Center in Androscoggin County for the past 27 years. In that capacity, she grew the agency from a 24-hour hotline to a full range of services for people affected by sexual assault, sexual abuse, stalking and sexual harassment.

As SAPRS executive director, McIntyre will be responsible for the overall management and support for services provided throughout Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties, and will continue her role as staff support and supervision in Androscoggin County. She will also participate in Androscoggin County initiatives as well as helping to further develop partnerships in all three counties.

Judy Rawlings served as the executive director of SAVES in Franklin County. In her new role, Rawlings will provide staff support and supervision for SAPRS Franklin County staff, and will continue to represent the agency and participate in local initiatives throughout the county. Rawlings will also assume responsibility for planning and support of the prevention education programs in Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties.

Stephanie LeBlond served as the executive director of REACH in Oxford County. In her new role, LeBlond will provide staff support and supervision for Oxford County staff, and will represent SAPRS at local county initiatives. LeBlond will also assume responsibility for planning and support of the client services programs in Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties.

SAPRS is a result of a merger between SACC, REACH and SAVES, and provides services throughout Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. The mission of the agency is to provide support and assistance to people affected by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, stalking and sexual harassment, and to educate the community about these issues and how they may be prevented.

For more information about SAPRS, contact Marty McIntyre at 784-5272.