SAPRO Crest. Department of Defense: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

SAPR Library

The SAPR Library serves as an authoritative repository of sexual assault prevention and response information and resources. The library provides stakeholders including military survivors of sexual assault, the response professionals with the responsibility to support survivors, and the military leaders who must ensure their commands' reinforce a culture of dignity and respect, with instant access to useful, credible content available online anytime they need it, anywhere they be stationed, at home or abroad.

Reporting Options

Reporting Options

Under DoD's SAPR Policy, Service members have two reporting options - Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting…

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Policies

Policies

DoD’s sexual assault-related policy aims to translate concepts into action, improve outcomes, and achieve results that endure…

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Reports

Reports

DoD SAPRO serves as a leader in collecting data and developing reports that address the crime of sexual assault within the military...

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Research

Research

DoD SAPRO conducts and reviews sexual assault-related research to evaluate the effort and impact of sexual assault prevention and response programs across DoD...

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D-SAACP

D-SAACP

D-SAACP was established to standardize sexual assault response to victims and professionalize victim advocacy roles of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VA).

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Community of Practice

Community of Practice

To assist military sexual assault response professionals, DoD SAPRO developed and manages “SAPR Connect,” an online platform to collaborate and share ideas, research, insights from experts, and news from the field…

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Safe Helpline Information

Safe Helpline Information

DoD Safe Helpline is a crisis support service specially designed for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault…

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Education and Training

Education and Training

Education and training efforts designed to improve knowledge, impart a skill, and/or influence attitudes and behaviors of a target population are an important part of a prevention program...

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SAAPM Campaign

SAAPM Campaign

SAAPM is recognized in April by both civilian and military communities. The Department of Defense observes SAAPM by focusing on creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault and requiring a personal commitment from all Service members at every level...

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SAPR Glossary

SAPR Glossary

Understand the terms and definitions captured in DoDI 6495.02...

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