According to the Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 6495.01, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim.
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April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
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The SAPR team aboard the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower seeks to prevent and respond to sexual assaults, but also is working to eliminate that crime from the ranks
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Sexual assault survivors in the military can find the support they need, when they need it, with DoD Safe Helpline.
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This directive implements DoD policy and assign responsibilities for the SAPR Program on prevention, response, and oversight to sexual assault.
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