- DoD Releases FY21 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
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The Department issued its Congressionally-mandated Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military on September 1, 2022. The FY21 Annual Report can be found here.
- DoD Releases APY 2020-2021 MSA Report
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The Department issued its Congressionally mandated Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies (MSA), Academic Program Year (APY) 2020-2021. Find the MSA APY 2020-2021 report here.
- SAPRO launches Men’s SAPR Campaign
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SAPRO has launched the Men’s SAPR Campaign, designed to raise awareness of sexual assaults experienced by our male Service members. The campaign materials provide vital education, share important resources, and promote ongoing discussions of sexual assault and the spectrum of harm within the military. More information about the campaign can be found here.
- November 10, 2021 DSD Memo: Updates to SAPR Policy
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The Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Updates to Department of Defense Policy and Procedures for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and Adult Sexual Assault Investigations,” establishes key updates to SAPR policies. Policy updates can be found here.
- IRC Recommendations on Countering Sexual Assault in the Military
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The Independent Review Commission (IRC) on Sexual Assault in the Military made 82 recommendations in four priority areas: accountability; prevention; climate and culture; and victim care and support. The full report of the IRC can be found here.
- DoD Releases FY20 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
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The Department issued its Congressionally mandated Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military on May 13, 2021. Find the FY20 Annual Report here and additional resources here.
- SAPRO Announces Recipients of the 2021 Liz Blanc SARC of the Year and Promoting Excellence in Prevention Awards
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The Department of Defense (DOD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) recognized recipients of the 2021 Liz Blanc Exceptional SARC of the Year Award and the Promoting Excellence in Prevention Award on April 27. Learn more here.
- DoD Releases FY21-25 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Research Agenda
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The FY21–25 DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Research Agenda defines key research priorities to synchronize and focus the Department’s research on topics and methods that have the potential to result in short- and long-term improvements in sexual assault prevention and response in the Armed Forces. Learn more here.
DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) is responsible for oversight of the Department's sexual assault policy. SAPRO works hand-in-hand with the Services and the civilian community to develop and implement innovative prevention and response programs.
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