Anyone can report harassment and sexual assault
Reports of harassment and sexual assault taken seriously. All reports investigated and action will be taken. Report as soon as possible.
Borne the Battle 275: Benefits Breakdown, Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention
This week’s Borne the Battle–a benefits breakdown—features the Office of Harassment and Assault Prevention. The office’s goal is simple: All those who visit a VA facility should be treated with dignity and respect.
VA services build hope after sexual assault
VA wants everyone who has experienced sexual assault to know services are available to support healing…with a variety of options to choose from.
VA and partners discuss sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response
VA Deputy Secretary Donald M. Remy was a plenary speaker at the National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities, and Service Academies held on April 6.
VA strengthens care for Veterans impacted by intimate partner violence and sexual assault
VA recently initiated a pilot program to improve services for Veterans who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault.
VA committed to being place free of harassment, assault for all Veterans
The following letter from VA Secretary Denis McDonough is VA’s annual distribution about anti-harassment and sexual assault.
Pentagon’s approach to countering sexual assault: ‘All options are on the table’
The Department of Defense is taking a multi-pronged approach to combat sexual assault in the military. One initiative – the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military – is reaching out to service members, Veterans, experts and survivors to get it right.
How VA supports Veterans experiencing IPV during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and beyond
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, VA is emphasizing its ongoing work to ensure that Veterans and their partners who are experiencing or engaging in IPV are provided with the necessary resources and services through VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) and other programs.
Sexual assault leads to downward spiral
Brooke Milbocker was smiles on the outside while hiding from the aftermath of a sexual assault that sent her on a downward spiral. She found healing at VA.
Texas VA reaches out to support victims of sexual assault
“We want all Veterans to know that they have the power to write the rest of their story. They decide where they go from here...VA is here to help.”
VA highlighting ways to help MST survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Center for Women Veterans and VA Mental Health Services will partner during April to share how VA is engaging new voices and standing together to empower military sexual trauma survivors.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Getting Veterans connected with appropriate VA care
MST-related treatment is available at all VA medical facilities and all treatment for physical and mental health conditions related to experiences of MST is provided free of charge.
