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May 2, 2023
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's message on sexual assault, harassment

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Sept. 23, 2022
Defense Department moving ahead on recommendations to combat sexual assault

The DoD now has a framework in place to track the implementation and effectiveness of its efforts to stop sexual assault and harassment, which includes regular progress reviews through senior leadership forums.
April 12, 2022
SAPR restricted reporting policies increase victim protections

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and with it comes updates to restricted reporting policies and protections available to victims.
July 1, 2021
AFGSC holds first-of-its-kind conference to tackle sexual assault

Victim advocates and peer influencers from installations across Air Force Global Strike Command came together June 21-25 at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, to tackle sexual assault prevention and response.
Dec. 16, 2020
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling boosts Air Force’s effort to combat sexual assault

In a unanimous ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated rape convictions against three men in the Air Force.
Oct. 30, 2020
Around the Air Force: Moving Toward the Future, and Focus Groups on Interpersonal Violence

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights an interview with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., discussing his vision for the future of the force, an “Ask Me Anything” webcast with Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics,
Aug. 9, 2020
Survivor harnesses resilience to overcome invisible wounds

Reality hit when then Airman First Class Brittany Johnson of the 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron left the hospital in September 2010 after a week-long stay for sexual and physical assault. “I didn’t feel like myself,” recalls Johnson, now a technical sergeant with the 36th Civil Engineering
April 5, 2019
Air Force, Army, Navy Secretaries host first national discussion on sexual assault, harassment

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson joined her Army and Navy counterparts April 4-5, for the first national discussion on sexual assault and sexual harassment at America’s colleges, universities and service academies summit at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
May 3, 2017
AF Academy superintendent testifies on SAPR

The results of the 2016 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey and Sexual Assault and Violence Report indicate the U.S. Air Force Academy is moving in the right direction but still has work to do in its combat against sexual assault, according to the Academy’s superintendent.On May 2, Lt. Gen.
May 1, 2017
Air Force releases annual sexual assault report

Air Force reports of sexual assault increased slightly in fiscal year 2016, according to the service’s annual report on sexual assault released May 1.
March 30, 2017
Sexual assault, suicide prevention training integrate with ‘Green Dot’ approach

In 2016, the Air Force was introduced to Green Dot, an interactive training program designed to help Airmen intervene in and prevent situations of sexual and domestic violence, abuse and stalking. After conducting a pilot program with thousands of Airmen across five installations within Air Combat
Dec. 12, 2016
Specialized attorney provides trusted counsel in times of need

Sexual assault is something that can affect an individual for the rest of their life. The victims of sexual assault often have residual emotional and psychological damage.
May 5, 2016
Air Force report on sexual assault highlights program's progress

Air Force reports of sexual assault decreased slightly in fiscal year 2015, while reporting by male victims increased according to the service’s annual report on sexual assault released May 5.
April 28, 2016
Air Force officials name SARC of the year

An Air Force captain earned the service’s 2015 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Award during a ceremony April 28 at the Pentagon.
Jan. 8, 2016
More sexual assault reports show growing trust in system

More military service academy cadets and midshipmen in the 2014-15 school year reported instances of sexual assault and harassment, indicating growing trust in the reporting system, a Defense Department official said Jan. 7.
Dec. 30, 2015
Green Dot to roll out across the Air Force

Airmen will take the first step of a five-year strategy to decrease interpersonal violence across the service in January when 1,500 Airman implementers attend one of 22 Green Dot prep sessions worldwide.
Dec. 5, 2015
Airman overcomes adversity to follow soccer dream

What happens when a dream you’ve been working toward since you were 6 gets ripped from you? How do you cope, move on and rekindle that dream? First Lt. Charity Borg, a Headquarters Pacific Air Forces protocol officer, faced this dilemma a few years ago when she was in the middle of her freshman year
Oct. 27, 2015
Air Force releases new SAPR strategy

Air Force leaders released a five-year Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategy that will guide the Air Force in developing a robust prevention model while continually honing response capabilities today.
Oct. 18, 2015
DOD Safe Helpline gives sexual assault victims additional resource

Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one support and information to the worldwide DOD community. The service is confidential, anonymous, secure, and available 24/7 by click, call or text -- providing victims with the help they need anytime, anywhere.
Aug. 10, 2015
SARCs hone skills at annual refresher course

The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office recently concluded a five-day annual refresher course for nearly 130 Air Force sexual assault response coordinators at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Aug. 3-7.
April 22, 2015
Sexual Assault: A conversation with a survivor

She had just returned from a party her freshman year in college when a close friend of the family and trusted mentor did the unthinkable. It was the first weekend she’d been allowed to stay off campus. After having one too many drinks she was picked up from the party by her boyfriend and driven to
April 3, 2015
AF Special Victims' Counsel provides legal assistance, support

If a sexual assault happens, it is crucial for individuals to know who they can turn to, where they can go and what help is available to them.April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The month focuses on ensuring Airmen and families are aware of the resources available to aid in the
Feb. 12, 2015
Sexual assault rates decrease at military service academies

Rates of unwanted sexual contact at the military service academies declined in 2014, according to a report released Feb. 11 by the Defense Department.
Jan. 15, 2015
Sexual Assault Prevention Summit prepares Airmen to talk effectively about sex

The president and founder of the Date Safe Project spoke frankly about sex at the Sexual Assault Prevention Summit Jan. 14, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Dec. 4, 2014
Air Force makes strides in combating sexual assault

Eight-hundred fewer Active-Duty Airmen experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact in fiscal year 204 than in fiscal 2012, and 500 more Airmen reported the crime over the same period.
Sept. 30, 2014
AF ensures command visibility on substantiated sex-related offenses

Air Force officials announced a new policy requiring the inclusion and command review of information on sex-related offenses in personnel service records Sept. 30.
July 30, 2014
Airmen get inside look at military judicial system

Students attending orientation training through the Offutt Air Force Base First Term Airmen's Center now actively participate in mock court-martials to raise awareness about sexual assault in the military.
May 6, 2014
CSAF to Airmen: Take care of each other

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III touched on two topics in his latest message to Airmen calling on them to take care of each other.
May 2, 2014
Hagel: Numbers reflect victim confidence in reporting assaults

A 50-percent increase in sexual assaults in the armed forces reflected in the Defense Department’s latest annual report indicates growing willingness among victims to report the crime and increasing confidence the military is providing them with support and taking action against perpetrators,
April 28, 2014
New Roll Call released: CMSAF addresses sexual assault prevention

In his latest’s Roll Call, the Air Force’s senior enlisted Airman talked about having the commitment and courage to eradicate sexual assault from the Air Force.
April 23, 2014
New York ANG leadership committed to fixing sexual harassment, assault

Brig. Gen. Dawne Deskins goals are to improve training for commanders at all levels, improve the process of reporting across the Air National Guard and improve success with local law enforcement.
April 9, 2014
AF recognizes 2013 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

The Air Force announced the winner of the 2013 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator award. The award recognizes the Air Force SARC who performed exceptionally throughout the previous year.
Dec. 20, 2013
DOD strives to eliminate sexual assault

Eliminating sexual assault in the U.S. military is one of the Defense Department’s highest priorities and the department welcomes President Barack Obama’s continued leadership on this issue and shares his commitment to doing what it takes to solve this problem, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in
Nov. 4, 2013
Sexual assault 'trial' gives Airmen real life perspective

It started off as a typical Friday night for many Airmen with their wallets full of money to burn, their stomachs ready to chug the best German beers and their minds ready to explore the undefined possibilities of "hooking up." But for two of them, their alcohol-fueled night would end in a shattered
Aug. 15, 2013
Hagel announces new anti-sexual assault initiatives

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today announced seven new initiatives to strengthen and standardize the department's sexual assault prevention and response effort.
July 29, 2013
Air Force takes swift action against sexual assault

It's not an overstatement to say that the past many years have been challenging for those in the military working to prevent sexual assault and sexual trauma. However, for those who've been victimized it has been much worse, and we should never forget that. The harm in this crime is not just

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