DirectiveA DoD Directive is a broad policy document containing what is required by legislation, the President, or the Secretary of Defense to initiate, govern, or regulate actions or conduct by the DoD Components within their specific areas of responsibilities. DoD Directives establish or describe policy, programs, and organizations; define missions; provide authority; and assign responsibilities. Show
InstructionsA DoD Instruction implements policy, or prescribes the manner or a specific plan or action for carrying out policy, operating a program or activity, and assigning responsibilities. Detailed procedures for key areas in the SAPR program are found in the DoD Instruction 6495.02 below, with additional DoD Instructions that inform SAPR program activity. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
Integrated Prevention
Other Sexual Assault-Related Policies
DoD Memorandums & Guidance refer to documents signed and issued by the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, or Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Principal Staff Assistants (PSAs) that, because of time constraints, have not yet been published in the DoD Directives System. Memorandums & Guidance are procedural in nature and are typically converted into a DoD Directive or DoD Instruction, unless the subject is classified with limited distribution or is material of limited or temporary relevance.
On August 24, 2022, USD(P&R) issued a memorandum requiring that the information on the race and ethnicity of accused individuals be included for Unrestricted Reports of adult sexual assaults, to the maximum extent practicable, in the DoD Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military (SAPR Annual Report). This P&R memo implements the requirement in section 549G(b) of NDAA FY 2022. Information on race and ethnicity of the accused individuals that could reasonably lead to the identification of an individual accused or the adult sexual assault victim will not be requested in the SAPR Annual Report data call or be published in the SAPR Annual Report. The Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) already requests both the race and ethnicity of the accused.
This P&R Memo clarifies the role of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and SAPR Programs now that the newly-published FAP DoDI 6400.06, "DoD Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Abuse Involving DoD Military and Certain Affiliated Personnel," expanded the definition of "intimate partner" to include a broader category of individuals in unmarried intimate partner relationships, for example "dating" relationships.
The Exception to SAPR Policy in this P&R Memo authorizes DoD Components, at their discretion (NOT MANDATORY), to provide SAPR services from a SARC or SAPR VA to DoD civilian employees who have been sexually assaulted. This is IN ADDITION TO the March 2021 memo that directed DoD components to implement Component-specific policy that REQUIRED advocacy, support, and referrals to be available through WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAMS.
This DSD Memo implements the policy discussed in the Department’s Congressional report for section 540K of the NDAA for FY 2020 (Public Law Number 116-92) and its updates are consistent with recent IRC recommendations to “Increase victim agency” by preserving victim’s restricted reporting option and protecting victim preference not to participate in sexual assault investigations (Section 540K Declination Letter). It expands eligibility for the Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) Program to include any victim who files, or has already filed, an Unrestricted Report and the name of the suspect has not been uncovered. These policy updates encourage reporting, mandate the posting of resources, and also require the publicizing of available resources outside a victim’s immediate chain of command.
In accordance with Sec. 539A of NDAA FY2021, the “Safe-To-Report” guidance to the Military Services and National Guard Bureau (NGB) setting the criteria for them to issue their respective policies was signed by Mr. Cisneros (USD (P&R)) on October 25, 2021. The Services’ and NGB’s Safe-to-Report policies will prescribe the handling of alleged minor collateral misconduct involving a Service member who is the victim of a sexual assault, and is applicable to all members of the Military Departments (including Reservists and cadets and midshipmen at the Military Service Academies). Additionally, the criteria will standardize commanders’ discretion in choosing to discipline victims with issues of minor collateral misconduct associated with their sexual assault report. Given examples of minor collateral misconduct include: underage drinking, being in an unprofessional relationship, being out beyond curfew, and/or in off-limits locations—all at the time of the sexual assault. Please note that the October 25, 2021 guidance just sets the criteria, it is not self-executing. The Safe-to-Report Policy will become effective once the Secretaries of the Military Departments/Chief of the National Guard Bureau issue their respective policies.
This memorandum reiterates the existing requirement for DoD components to implement Component-specific policy that allows DoD civilian employees who have experienced sexual assault to obtain advocacy, support, and referrals available through workplace violence prevention and response programs. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1438.06, "DoD Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Policy," identifies the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy, under the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, as the DoD lead for policy development and ensuring implementation of workplace violence prevention and response programs, including education and training, for civilian employees.
This website includes all current instructions on command climate assessments. The redesigned DEOCS 5.0 includes new and improved questions that measure verified protective and risk factors to provide commanders the information they need to understand unit-level problems and implement real solutions.
Provides direction to the Services to develop plans and procedures implementing expedited transfer for those who make a Restricted Report of sexual assault.
This memorandum provides updates and clarifications to current CMG policy in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6495.02, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Procedures.
This memorandum addresses several initiatives designed to improve victim support: replacement of lost forms, retaliation reporting, and an electronic File Locker.
Clarifying guidance is provided regarding mental health conditions, sexual assault, and sexual harassment to ensure veterans are aware of the opportunity to have their discharges and military records reviewed. This guidance ensures fair and consistent standards of review for veterans with mental health conditions, or who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment regardless of when they served or in which Military Department they served.
This memorandum provides for two requirements for accountability of sex-related offenses: the inclusion of information on sex-related offenses in the personnel service records of members of the Armed Forces and the mandatory review of the personnel record notation by the commanding officer of each Service member's sex-related offenses. The Services must develop and issue regulations to implement this requirement..
This memorandum directs the Services and the National Guard Bureau to develop a plan implement Expedited Transfers for sexual assault victims without having to make their report Unrestricted.
Guidance for the certification for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Managers (PM) establishes minimum standards for the qualifications necessary to be selected, trained, and certified for assignment as a SAPR PM. What does the DoD personnel security program establish?Personnel Security. The Personnel Security Program establishes the standards, criteria, and guidelines upon which personnel security eligibility determinations are based.
What is the purpose of the Personnel security Program PSP )? Select all that apply?The Personnel Security Program (PSP) aims to protect national security by ensuring only loyal, trustworthy, and reliable individuals may access classified information and/or be assigned to national security sensitive positions.
What are the elements of the personnel security program?The course provides an overview of the elements of the PSP to include: designation of sensitive duties, investigative and adjudicative practices, security officer responsibilities under the PSP one-time access requirements, special security program requirements, and due process procedures.
What Personnel security Program establishes for personnel security determinations?The Personnel Security Program provides security policies and procedures and establishes standards, criteria, and guidelines for personnel security determinations and overall program management responsibilities.
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