3VE, Formerly Textivia, Takes Adamant Stance Against Sexual Abuse
RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB) May 22, 2019 -- 3VE, a strategic services and creative marketing agency, announced today that the company has terminated the employment of former CEO, Christopher Baumgarden, following sexual assault allegations.
Baumgarden was charged with two felony counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, stemming from an incident in downtown Raleigh several weeks ago at a recent Pride Festival. (North Carolina Wake County Court Case No: 19CR208438)
“We believe all people, especially minors, should be safe in their communities,” said Neal Maier, COO at 3VE. “As a parent, my first thought is with the victims and their families. It truly saddens me to know they could harbor the emotions of this event with them throughout their lives.”
Why It Matters
Every 92 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. Meanwhile, only 5 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will end up in prison, according to statistics from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the United States.
An estimated 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18, according to data from the U.S. Department of Justice.
“The allegations against Baumgarden are serious and run counter to everything this agency stands for,” said David Christopher, President at 3VE. “We value our staff, clients, and the communities we serve that have been critical to our growth. That’s why our company took this action.”
Getting Help
If you or anyone you know currently is or ever was a victim of sexual abuse, please call the CONFIDENTIAL National Sexual Assault Hotline, which is available 24/7 at 800.656.HOPE or you can discreetly chat with them at https://www.rainn.org. (Information and references used without permission, but sourced from public domain.)
About 3VE
3VE is a creative marketing agency that delivers business services in the form of Solve+Move+Evolve: strategy, consulting, branding, traditional and digital marketing campaigns, graphic design, and website development. From its Raleigh, NC headquarters, the 3VE team services more than 40 growth-oriented local, national, and international brands in a variety of sectors including automotive, franchise, manufacturing, retail, and commercial and home services.
David Christopher, 3VE, Formerly Textivia, http://www.3ve.com, +1 919-585-1581, [email protected]
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