SAPR News
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May 2016
DoD Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, May 5, 2016
Fact Sheet: DoD Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, May 5, 2016
Press Release: DoD Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, May 5, 2016
DMDC 2015 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members Report
DMDC 2015 Focus Groups on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Report
DMDC 2015 Military Investigation and Justice Experience Survey Report
DMDC 2015 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Related Responders Report
April 2016
DoD Retaliation Prevention and Response Strategy: Regarding Sexual Assault and Harassment Reports
Press Release: Commitment to Helping Sexual Assault Victims Earns Honors
January 2016
Highlights Infographic: APY 2014-2015 MSA Report, January 6, 2016
Fact Sheet: APY 2014-2015 MSA Report, January 6, 2016
Executive Summary: APY 2014-2015 MSA Report, January 6, 2016
Service Academy Gender Relations (SAGR) Focus Groups Report (2015), January 6, 2016
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July 2015
Info Paper: DoD Instruction 6495.02, "Change 2," July 7, 2015
June 2015
DoD Live Blog Post: Talking to a Survivor of Sexual Assault, June 5, 2015
May 2015
DoD News Article: Carter Names New Sexual Assault Prevention Office Director, May 22, 2015
DoD News Transcript: DoD Press Briefing on Sexual Assault in the Military, May 1, 2015
DoD News Article: Independent Survey Shows Decline in Military Sexual Assaults, May 1, 2015
DoD News Article: DoD News: DoD Efforts to Combat Sexual Assault Begin Paying Off, May 1, 2015
FY14 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, May 1, 2015
Executive Summary: FY14 Annual Report, May 1, 2015
Fact Sheet: FY14 Annual Report, May 1, 2015
Highlights Infographic: FY14 Annual Report, May 1, 2015
April 2015
DoD News Article: DoD Honors Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, Apr. 24, 2015
DoD News Article: Carter Urges ‘Force of Future’ to Eradicate Sexual Assault, Apr. 22, 2015
SAPR Source Newsletter - April 2015 Edition
DoD News Article: Carter: Sexual Assault Undermines Military’s Values, Apr. 3, 2015
White House Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Apr. 1, 2015
March 2015
DoD News Article: Sexual Assault Prevention Chief Notes Progress, Need for More, Mar. 26, 2015
SAPR Source Newsletter - March 2015 Edition
February 2015
DoD News Article: Sexual Assault Rates Decrease at Military Service Academies, Feb. 11, 2015
MSA Report for Academic Program Year (APY) 2013-2014, Feb. 10, 2015
Executive Summary: MSA Report for APY 2013-2014, Feb. 10 2015
Fact Sheet: MSA Report for APY 2013-2014, Feb. 10, 2015
Secretary of Defense Initiatives: MSA Report for APY 2013-2014, Feb. 10, 2015
Service Academy Gender Relations (SAGR) Survey Report (2014), Feb. 10, 2015
Executive Summary: SAGR Survey Report (2014), Feb. 10, 2015
January 2015
Press Release: Hagel: Fight to End Sexual Assault Must Be ‘Personal,’ Jan. 16, 2015
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November-December 2014
SAPR Source Newsletter - Winter 2014 Edition
DoD News Article: "More Must be Done to Eliminate Sexual Assault, Hagel Says," December 4, 2014
Secretary of Defense Initiatives, December 3, 2014
October 2014
September 2014
SAPR Source Newsletter - Summer 2014 Edition
July 2014
May 2014
Secretary of Defense Memo and DoD SAPR Prevention Strategy, May 01, 2014
DoD FY13 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, May 01, 2014
DoD FY13 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military Fact Sheet, May 01, 2014
April 2014
DoD Live Blog: “Snow: Victim Advocacy, Social Courage Key to Fighting Sexual Assault,” Apr. 16, 2014
American Forces Press Service: "Maj. Gen Snow Visits Safe Helpline," Apr. 16, 2014
SAPR Source Newsletter - Spring 2014 Edition
DoD Live Blog: “Chairman Discusses Combating Sexual Assault in the Military,” Apr. 10, 2014
March 2014
January 2014
American Forces Press Service: “Sexual Assault Reports Drop at Service Academies,” Jan. 10, 2014
Secretary of Defense Memo: MSA Report for Academic Program Year 2012-2013
MSA Report for Academic Program Year 2012-2013
2013 Service Academy Gender Relations (SAGR) Focus Groups Report
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December 2013
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, released 20 December 2013
Press Release: DoD Announces New SAPRO Director
DoD SAPR Program Foundation & Initiatives, 01 December 2013
October 2013
CJCS Notice 3500.01: 2014-2017 Chairman's Joint Training Guidance, 10 October 2013
September 2013
SAPR Source September 2013 Newsletter
August 2013
SECDEF Memo: SAPR Initiatives, 14 August 2013
May 2013
DOD Expands Safe Helpline with Innovative Peer Support System for Sexual Assault Victims
Press Release: DoD Releases Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategy
DOD Announces Establishment of the Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel
SECDEF Memo and DoD SAPR Strategic Plan 6 May 2013
DoD FY12 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Volume One
DoD FY12 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Volume Two
2012 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members
2012 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members
2012 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators
2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
April 2013
Statement from Secretary Hagel on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Director of National Intelligence Issues New Security Clearance Guidance
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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
Secretary of Defense Guidance for Mental Counseling and Security Clearances
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
June 2012
New Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Director Named
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) Program
January 2012
Secretary Panetta's Comments on Sexual Assault
Secretary Panetta and Major General Mary Kay Hertog Take Questions on Sexual Assault
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December 2011
Sexual Assault Report, Two New Policies Announced
New policy on Document Retention (DTM 062)
New policy on Expedited Transfers (DTM 063)
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
March 2011
The Diane Rehm Show, February 17, 2011, Sexual Assault and the U.S. Military, WAMU 88.5 FM, American University RadioPart 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6
Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9 - Part 10 - Part 11
2011 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign
February 2011
DoD Safe Helpline SARC Guidance
January 2011
First-Ever Presidential Proclamation of National Stalking Awareness Month
SAPR Source January Newsletter
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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
2010 Exceptional SARC Award Ceremony PhotographsPhotos from the 2010 Exceptional SARC Award Ceremony.
March 2010
DoD Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
January 2010
Overview of MSAs SAPR Programs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.