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December 2012

Press Release: DOD Evaluates Sexual Harassment and Prevention Response Efforts at Military Academies

Memo: MSA Report for Academic Program Year 2011-2012

MSA Report for Academic Program Year 2011-2012

2012 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey

September 2012

New DOD Safe Helpline Mobile App Now Available

Press Release: Department of Defense Expands Sexual Assault Prevention Efforts

Memo: Evaluation of Pre-Command Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training

Memo: Prevention and Report of Sexual Assault

PreCommand Training Evaluation Final Report

May 2012

SAPRSource May 2012 Newsletter

Strategic Direction to the Joint Force on SAPR

April 2012

DOD Releases Annual Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Report

Fiscal Year 2011 DoD Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military

February 2012

SAPRSource February 2012 Newsletter

DoD Directive 6495.01 – Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) ProgramThe DoD Directive provides overarching Department policy on sexual assault prevention and response.

January 2012

Secretary Panetta's Comments on Sexual Assault

Secretary Panetta and Major General Mary Kay Hertog Take Questions on Sexual Assault
December 2011

New policy on Document Retention (DTM 062)

New policy on Expedited Transfers (DTM 063)

Report Transmittal Letters

MSA Report for Academic Program Year 2010-2011

2011 Sexual Assault Gender Relations Focus Groups Report

April 2011

2011 Exceptional SARC Award Ceremony Photographs Photos from the 2011 Exceptional SARC Award Ceremony

2011 Exceptional SARC Awardees

DOD Launches New Helpline to Support Victims of Sexual Assault

2011 Department of Justice Federal Service Award – Dr. Charlotte Moerbe, USAF SARC

CALCASA, Director Carbon attend NG SAAM Event

March 2011

The Diane Rehm Show, February 17, 2011, Sexual Assault and the U.S. Military, WAMU 88.5 FM, American University Radio

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6

Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9 - Part 10 - Part 11

Campaign Info and Ideas

February 2011

DoD Safe Helpline SARC Guidance

January 2011

First-Ever Presidential Proclamation of National Stalking Awareness Month

SAPR Source January Newsletter
December 2010

Basra Soldiers talk about sexual assault

DoD Press Release on SAPR Efforts at the MSAs

August 2010

SAPRline of Courage Photographs

July 2010

Exceptional Advocate Against Sexual Assault"All Hands" - Magazine of the U.S. Navy

April 2010

Exceptional SARC AwardeesProgram of the Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator award ceremony.

2010 Exceptional SARC Award Ceremony PhotographsPhotos from the 2010 Exceptional SARC Award Ceremony.

SAPRline of Courage InterviewA new display at the Pentagon brings awareness to sexual assault prevention.

March, 2010

DOD Releases Annual Sexual Assault Response and Prevention ReportThe Department of Defense today released the fiscal 2009 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military.

2010 SAPRO BrochureThis brochure contains information about the 2010 SAPRO program.

January 2010

MSAs SAPR Program OverviewsDepartment of Defense Overview of Military Service Academies Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs.

2010 Campaign Info for SARCs2010 Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Campaign Announcement. Explains the 2010 SAAM theme, "Hurts one. Affects all…Preventing sexual assault is everyone's duty," and describes outreach ideas for SARCs.
Fall 2009

Fall 2009 NewsletterThis newsletter was published in the Fall of 2009.

DOD Evaluates Sexual Harassment & Violence Programs At Military Service AcademiesKey findings from "The DoD Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the United States Military Service Academies for Academic Program Year (APY) 2008-2009."

Summer 2009

Summer 2009 NewsletterThis newsletter was published in the Summer of 2009.

Exceptional SARC AwardeesProgram of the Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator award ceremony.

Spring 2009

2009 DSAID Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)Privacy Impact Assessment for the Defense Sexual Assault Database.

Spring 2009 NewsletterThis newsletter was published in the Spring of 2009.

January 2009

Defense Knowledge OnlineThis page is only available to DoD civilians/contractors and military Service members. (If you have a Service-specific Knowledge Online account, you can access this page from your Service homepage; just search for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response page and the link will be there.)
The page has a direct link to the SAPRO website, a Knowledge Center and forum capability. If you have any suggestions, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
October 2008

Radio BlogRadio Blog Dot Mil Docs Promotes Sexual Assault Awareness in the Military
On October 30, 2008, Dot Mil Docs featured Dr. Kaye Whitley, Director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO). Dr. Whitley discussed her team's efforts to enhance and improve prevention of sexual assault through training and education programs, treatment and support of victims and system accountability in order to create a climate of confidence and trust where everyone is afforded respect and dignity.

Dot Mil Docs was a 30-minute, live, online radio show done in interview format. The program highlights the military health system and the people who make it work. You can tune in to the broadcast here on our website and each show is archived online, available for listening at any time, day or night.

Fall 2008

Fall 2008 NewsletterThis Newsletter was published in the Autumn of 2008.

Spring 2008

Spring 2008 NewsletterThis Newsletter was published in the Spring of 2008.
July 2007

July 2007 NewsletterThis newsletter was published in the month of July, 2007.

April 2007

April 2007 NewsletterThis newsletter was published in the month of April, 2007.

Press Release: Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention Office Observes April as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthIn observance of SAAM, the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) conducted its annual campaign, Stand Up Against Sexual Assault... Make a Difference, which promotes a climate of respect and encourages every Service member to join in a cooperative effort to end sexual violence.
March 2006

DoD Release Sexual Assault Report for 2005The Department of Defense announced the release of the second annual report on the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program. The report provides data on alleged sexual assaults reported to military officials during calendar year 2005 in which members of the Armed Forces are victims or offenders.
September 2005

National Sexual Assault Conference Transcript: A National Conference on Sexual Violence Prevention and InterventionThe Department of Defense discussed the changes it is making to prevent sexual assault and to respond more effectively to sexual crimes when they occur.

May 2005

Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Sexual Assault Prevention and ResponseThe Department of Defense completed the first phase in establishing a comprehensive sexual assault prevention and response policy for military departments.
August 2004

Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Joint Task Force (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response)Commanders are directed to lead a joint team to address the issue of sexual assault prevention and response within the Department of Defense.

May 2004

DoD Sexual Assault Task Force Completes ReviewThe Department of Defense announced that its Task Force on Care for Victims of Sexual Assaults has completed its review of the Department's policy, programs and effectiveness to provide the best possible care to victims of sexual assault. The report was completed on April 30, 2004, and delivered to the Secretary of Defense for review and consideration.
Defense Department Briefing on Task Force Report on Care of Victims of Sexual AssaultUnder Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness David S. C. Chu and Director, DoD Task Force on Care of Victims of Sexual Assaults, Ellen P. Embrey presented the Task Force Report on Care of Victims of Sexual Assault.

April 2004

Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Confronting Sexual AssaultCommanders are directed to take local action to immediately address reported gaps in sexual assault prevention and response.

February 2004

DoD Sexual Assault Task Force Lead AppointedThe Department of Defense announced that the former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Dr. David S.C. Chu directed Ellen P. Embrey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Health Protection and Readiness, to lead the DoD Task Force on Care for Victims of Sexual Assaults.

Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Department of Defense Care for Victims of Sexual AssaultsSecretary of Defense Memorandum and the former Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Dr. David S.C. Chu, established Task Force on Care for Victims of Sexual Assault.

Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Department of Defense Care for Victims of Sexual AssaultsMemorandum to Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) to review the way DoD handles treatment and care of victims of sexual assault in the Military Services.