Your path of recovery is yours. Find your resilience and seek help after an incident of sexual assault or harassment.
Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the revolutionary war. VA celebrates Sampson on Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26.
Veterans at the Disabled American Veterans’ Women Veterans Seminar took White Ribbon pledge to end harassment and sexual assault.
VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program has information on services available for those impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV).
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks held a survivors’ panel to share experiences and recovery from Domestic Violence Awareness and Intimate Partner Violence
Transgender Day of Visibility is observed March 31. This observance […]
During March’s Women’s History Month, we celebrate 100 years of advancing women Veterans’ health care at VA.
White Ribbon VA aims to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence in VA facilities and surrounding communities and to promote positive change in organizational culture.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the White Ribbon VA supports the national “Stand Up to Stop Harassment Now!” campaign.
On April 14, 2021, VA Secretary Denis McDonough held a virtual ceremony to underscore his zero tolerance for gender-based harassment or sexual assault in VA facilities. At the ceremony, McDonough and VA senior leaders, including Army combat Veteran Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher, affirmed their commitment to the White Ribbon VA pledge.
The White Ribbon VA call to action aims to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. Here’s help if you have experienced IPV.
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.