Law & DoD Policies Overview
The Department of Defense oversees the implementation of all policies and standards of sexual assault prevention and response.
Directives & Instruction
The DoD Directives and Instructions provide overarching Department policy on sexual assault prevention and response, as well as additional details on what the SAPR program should contain for the Department of Defense and Military Services.
View Directives and InstructionsCivilian Sexual Assault Reporting Laws
Civilian Sexual Assault Reporting Laws can support, extend or in some cases, contradict the DoD's laws and policies on sexual assault prevention and response. Learn about each state's unique requirements.
View civilian sexual assault reporting lawsAdvisory & Oversight Structure
The Advisory and Oversight Structure help create, support and monitor the multi-faceted sexual assault response and prevention efforts within the DoD. From training and policy to research and outreach, these representatives help bring together our federal partners in the fight against sexual assault in the Military and nation.
Learn more about the advisory and oversight structure