SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (SAPR) RESOURCES

 

 

 
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Lapse in Appropriations: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025.
Military personnel will continue in normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
For more information please refer to the following link:
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4319360/fy26-lapse-of-appropriations-department-of-the-navy-resources-for-sailors-marin/
 

 

RESEARCH & REPORTS

 

Conducting and reviewing sexual assault-related research and reports is a crucial part of the DoD's sexual assault prevention and response program. Sexual assault-related research by the DoD and other Government Agencies helps identify factors pertaining to sexual assault and can also serve as the data source and foundation for future sexual assault program enhancements.


White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. (2014). Not alone: The First Report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault


Behind the Scenes at DoD Safe Helpline (3:32). Survivors of sexual assault in the military can get a behind the scenes look into the DoD Safe Helpline in this short video which features Safe Helpline staff discussing everything from confidentiality issues to what survivors can expect when they call.

 

 

OTHER RESOURCES

 
  • Stalking Resource Center <http://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center> - information and resources for victims of stalking, hosted by the National Center for Victims of Crime.
  • Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) <http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/library/index.html> - has publications on a variety of general crime victim topics, including crime victim services, crime victimization, health, international issues, legal resources, specific populations and victim advocacy, as well as publications specifically addressing sexual violence.
  • National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) <http://www.trynova.org/> - NOVA's mission is to champion dignity and compassion for those harmed by crime and crisis. Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization.
  • U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) <http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/index.html> - administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
  • National Center for Victims of Crime <http://victimsofcrime.org/> - provides an extensive "Get Help Series" of general information for crime victims and providers. NCVC also hosts the Stalking Resource Center, a press center and information on civil litigation and public policy.
  • National Institute of Justice <http://www.nij.gov/topics/crime/rape-sexual-violence/welcome.htm> - information on research and evaluation priorities, effective responses, victims and perpetrators and downloadable NIJ and NIJ-sponsored publications
  • IVP Fact Sheet