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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.
Aug. 4, 2022
Department of the Air Force to launch Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program, outlines initiatives to support sexual assault, harassment survivors

This pilot program will run for six months and centralize five key support services to simplify access and the advocacy processes for Airmen and Guardians.
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.
Sept. 8, 2021
Academy co-hosts discussion to combat sexual assault, harassment

More than 230 military, college and university senior leaders attended the virtual National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities and Service Academies, which included keynote and breakout sessions along with panel discussions, allowing them to
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.
Dec. 18, 2018
Pursuing a healthy dialogue and stigmatizing rape culture

As service members, we receive a number of mandatory sexual harassment and assault awareness briefings each year. These briefings address an array of topics, but I would like service members to be given the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what constitutes rape culture.
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.

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