Military Sexual Trauma
Overview
If you have been the victim of sexual assault or are experiencing military sexual trauma, there are resources available to you.
You are not alone.
Military Resources
There are resources available through the Department of Defense (DOD) and through the different branches of service.
DOD Safe Helplineopen_in_new
- Call 1-877-995-5247 or visit the website
- Services are confidential
- Online search engine to identify resources at your base
U.S. DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)open_in_new
- DOD SAPR Policies
- Toolkits for Commanders
- Resources for victims/survivors of sexual assault
Air Force and Space Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response open_in_new
- SAPR Resources for Air Force and Space Force
- Crisis Line Information
- Overview of reporting guidelines
Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Programopen_in_new
- Resources for commanders
- Reporting guidelines for victims/survivors of sexual assault
- Guidance to help victims/survivors of sexual assault
Coast Guard Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, & Recovery (SAPRR) Programopen_in_new
- Information for victims/survivors of sexual assault
- Resources and toolkits for leadership
- SAPPR glossary of terms
Marine Corpsopen_in_new
- Resources tailored to your location
- Resources and toolkits for leadership
- Reporting guidelines and resources
Navy Sexual Assault Prevention & Responseopen_in_new
- Reporting and Retaliation Reporting guidelines
- Command tools and training
- Guidance and regulations
National Guardopen_in_new
- Reporting guidelines
- SAPR Office Point-of-Contact by State
- Toolkits for Commanders
VA: Military Sexual Trauma Mental Healthopen_in_new
The VA information and resource site for military sexual trauma.
Non-Military Resources
The following resources are not affiliated with the DOD or VA
RAINN National Assault Hotlineopen_in_new
- Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Online chat option
- Available 24/7
Victim Connect Resource Centeropen_in_new
- Operated by National Center for Victims of Crime
- Informs victims of crime about their rights and options
- Call or Text 1-855-484-2846
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)open_in_new
- Resources for victims/survivors of sexual assault
- Resources for those supporting the victims/survivors of sexual assault
- Resources for advocates and educators