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2009 Department of Defense Report on Sexual Assault in the Military: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, Reported Allegations, Victim Care, Support (Ringbound)
2009 Department of Defense Report on Sexual Assault in the Military Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office Reported Allegations Victim Care Support - Ringbound Author:Department of Defense This ringbound book is a reproduction of the March 2009 Department of Defense Report on Sexual Assault in the Military for FY 2009. Coverage includes Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, Reported Allegations, Victim Care, and Support. Contents include: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FISCAL YEAR 2008 REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY *... more » TABLE OF CONTENTS * Note from the Director * Executive Summary * DoD SAPR Program Overview * Legislative Requirements * DoD SAPR Policy * Definition of Sexual Assault * Reporting Options * Victim Care * Program Highlights * Oversight and Program Accountability * Sexual Assault Advisory Council * Policy Assistance Visits * Improved Data Collection and Reporting * Military Service Academy Assessment * Additional Internal Oversight * Government Accountability Office * Policy Development * Training * Outreach Activities * Prevention Activities * Response Capabilities * Secretary of Defense s Priorities * Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Lab Availability * Number of Responders Trained * Service Referrals for Victims of Sexual Assault * Joint and Deployed Environments * Aggregate Report of Sexual Assault Incidents * FY08 Unrestricted Reports of Sexual Assault * FY08 Restricted Reports of Sexual Assault * FY08 Reports of Sexual Assault in Combat Areas of Interest DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FISCAL YEAR 2008 REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY * Way Ahead for Program * Oversight and Program Accountability * Policy Development * Training * Outreach Activities * Prevention Activities * Response Capabilities * Secretary of Defense s Priorities * Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Lab Availability * Number of Responders Trained * Service Referrals * Joint and Deployed Environments * Strategic Observations * Conclusion EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * Section 577(f) of Public Law (PL) 108-375 requires the Department of Defense to submit an annual report on sexual assault in the military to Congress. This report is divided into the following major sections: DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Overview, Program Highlights, Aggregate Report of Sexual Assault Incidents, Way Ahead for Program and Strategic Observations. The Program Overview explains policy requirements and the basic structure of sexual assault prevention and response in the Department of Defense. Program Highlights discusses major activities and developments that occurred during the year. Program Highlights begins with a section entitled, Oversight and Program Accountability, which is new to this year s report. The section concludes with a discussion of internal oversight and an analysis of the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office. A discussion of the data can be found in the Aggregate Report of Sexual Assault Incidents. The Way Ahead for the Program includes the planned future activities in each area discussed under Program Highlights. Key FY08 Program Highlights were the following: Oversight and Program Accountability: The Department took steps to institutionalize its oversight program. During FY08, Policy Assistance Visits were conducted at three Combatant Commands and nine installations bases. In addition, the Department began an initiative for a new database and created new data definitions. These measures will enhance the Department s future ability to collect and analyze its data. Finally, the Government Accountability Office conducted a review of sexual assault prevention and response in the military and released a report with nine recommendations for the Department. Compliance with the recommendations has begun. Policy Development: DoD SAPR policy modifications were drafted in FY08. The Department also continued to address a number of policy challenges including the conflict between Restricted Reporting and civilian mandatory reporting laws.« less