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Sexual Assault Prevention

Safe Helpline LogoAccording to the Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 6495.01, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim.

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New resource helps sexual assault patients understand options

Article
4/26/2016
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The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury released a new resource to help those who experience a sexual assault understand military health options

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SAPRO Director: Everyone has a part in preventing sexual assault

Article
4/14/2016
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month, and the theme for this year's observance is, "Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part"

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Forensic examiners volunteer heart, soul to help sexual assault victims

Article
4/4/2016
Army 1st Lt. Storm Ness, right, holds a ruler to a mock victim of sexual assault's arm to demonstrate proper procedures while taking forensic photos during Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner training at Womack Army Medical Center.

At Womack Army Medical Center, 20 caregivers volunteer as Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners

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SAMFE training held at Naval Hospital Bremerton

Article
7/23/2015
U.S. Navy Lt. Sarah Wade (left), division officer, Ear Nose and Throat Clinic, and Lt. Cmdr. Andreas Stiller, nurse practitioner, practice performing a forensic exam on a mock sexual assault victim in a training scenario.

Naval Hospital Bremerton held Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) training for the week of July 20-24, 2015 that was attended by experienced Navy Sexual Assault Forensic Exam providers.

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Domestic Abuse Involving DoD Miltary and Certain Affiliated Personnel

Policy

This instruction (DoDI 6400.06) establishes, implements adn updates domestic abuse policies, identifies and assigns responsibilities for preventing and responding to domestic abuse and replaces/cancels several related memorandums.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Procedures

Policy

Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities and provides guidance and procedures for the SAPR Program.

Carter: DoD Examines, Uses New Data to Combat Sexual Assault

Article
5/4/2015
Defense Secretary Ash Carter tells the Pentagon press corps that the fiscal year 2014 annual report on sexual assault in the military helps the services understand and correct flaws in the program, May 1, 2015. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt

Carter has directed the services to examine the data and look for the best ways to meet the needs of men and women seeking treatment for sexual assault.

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USU Launches First-Ever DoD Sexual Assault Crime Collection Simulation

Article
4/3/2015
Department of Defense Sexual Assault Forensic Experts (SAFE) observe USU medical students interacting with actors playing victims of a sexual assault during the new forensic simulation at the Val G. Hemming Simulation Center.

An innovative simulation provides USU medical students with an introduction to sexual assault evidence collection and protocol for interacting with patients.

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Experts say more needs to be done to combat assaults on males

Article
2/20/2015
About 10,000 servicemen are sexually assaulted annually and only about 13 percent report it, experts said during the Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Summit in Tysons Corner, Va., Feb. 19, 2015. Assaults bring shame and fear of being ostracized to the 87 percent of men who do not report them, experts said. Photo Credit: U.S. Army

About 10,000 servicemen are sexually assaulted annually and only about 13 percent report it, experts say.

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