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2010

August 2010
SAPRline of Courage Photographs

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July 2010
Exceptional Advocate Against Sexual Assault
"All Hands" - Magazine of the U.S. Navy

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April 9, 2010
Exceptional SARC Awardees
Program of the Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator award ceremony.

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April 9, 2010
2010 Exceptional SARC Award Ceremony Photographs
Photos from the 2010 Exceptional SARC Award Ceremony.

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April, 2010
SAPRline of Courage Interview
A new display at the Pentagon brings awareness to sexual assault prevention.

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March, 2010
DOD Releases Annual Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Report
The Department of Defense today released the fiscal 2009 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military.

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Spring 2010
2010 SAPRO Brochure
This brochure contains information about the 2010 SAPRO program.

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January, 2010
MSAs SAPR Program Overviews
Department of Defense Overview of Military Service Academies Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs.

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January, 2010
2010 Campaign Info for SARCs
2010 Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Campaign Announcement. Explains the 2010 SAAM theme, “Hurts one. Affects all…Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s duty,” and describes outreach ideas for SARCs.

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2009

Fall 2009
Fall 2009 Newsletter
This newsletter was published in the Fall of 2009.

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December 18, 2009
DOD Evaluates Sexual Harassment & Violence Programs At Military Service Academies
Key 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.”

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Summer 2009
Summer 2009 Newsletter
This newsletter was published in the Summer of 2009.

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April 17, 2009
Exceptional SARC Awardees
Program of the Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator award ceremony.

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Spring 2009
2009 DSAID Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
Privacy Impact Assessment for the Defense Sexual Assault Database.

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Spring 2009
Spring 2009 Newsletter
This newsletter was published in the Spring of 2009.

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January 1, 2009
Defense Knowledge Online
This page is only available to DoD civilians/contractors and military Service members. (If you have a Service-specific Knowledge Online account, you can access this page from your Service homepage; just search for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response page and the link will be there.)

The page has a direct link to the SAPRO website, a Knowledge Center and forum capability. If you have any suggestions, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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2008

October 30, 2008
DoD April 2008 SAPRO Update
Radio 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.

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Fall 2008
Fall 2008 Newsletter
This Newsletter was published in the Autumn of 2008.

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Spring 2008
Spring 2008 Newsletter
This Newsletter was published in the Spring of 2008.

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2007

July, 2007
July 2007 Newsletter
This newsletter was published in the month of July, 2007.

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April, 2007
April 2007 Newsletter
This newsletter was published in the month of April, 2007.

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April 3, 2007
Press Release: Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention Office Observes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In 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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2006

March 16, 2006
DoD Release Sexual Assault Report for 2005
The 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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2005

September 29, 2005
National Sexual Assault Conference Transcript: A National Conference on Sexual Violence Prevention and Intervention
The Department of Defense discussed the changes it is making to prevent sexual assault and to respond more effectively to sexual crimes when they occur.

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May 3, 2005
Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
The Department of Defense completed the first phase in establishing a comprehensive sexual assault prevention and response policy for military departments.

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2004

August 20, 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.

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May 13, 2004
DoD Sexual Assault Task Force Completes Review
The 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.

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May 13, 2004
Defense Department Briefing on Task Force Report on Care of Victims of Sexual Assault
Under 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. View Accompanying Slides View Transcript

April 30, 2004
Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Confronting Sexual Assault
Commanders are directed to take local action to immediately address reported gaps in sexual assault prevention and response.

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February 13, 2004
DoD Sexual Assault Task Force Lead Appointed
The 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.

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February 10, 2004
Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Department of Defense Care for Victims of Sexual Assaults
Secretary 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.

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February 5, 2004
Secretary of Defense Memorandum: Department of Defense Care for Victims of Sexual Assaults
Memorandum 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.

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