This month’s Center for Women Veterans author is Marine Corps Veteran CJ Scarlet, who served as a photojournalist from 1981 to 1986.
Learn about harassment/sexual assault statistics, summer safety tips, bystander intervention training opportunities and harmful behaviors.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Alexander “Sandy” Bonnyman Jr., a WWII Medal of Honor recipient.
Preventing anti-transgender violence, sexual assault and harassment. Take the White Ribbon VA Pledge and apply bystander intervention.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Dr. Rhonda L. Cornum, a distinguished flight surgeon and prisoner of war during Operation Desert Storm.
Significant progress has been made toward identifying, preventing, and helping those who experience domestic violence, but there is still work to be done.
VA wants everyone who has experienced sexual assault to know services are available to support healing…with a variety of options to choose from.
Experienced Veteran Dr. Michael Fisher took VA’s bystander intervention training to educate himself on how to take action. Recommends Veterans take the training.
Reports of harassment and sexual assault taken seriously. All reports investigated and action will be taken. Report as soon as possible.
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.
Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the revolutionary war. VA celebrates Sampson on Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26.
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.