Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness

FAP, Community Partners Rehearse Protocols for Suspected Child Abuse Cases

05/30/2023
The room was packed at Murr Community Center as representatives from several military and community agencies came together to rehearse the legal protocols and investigation of suspected child abuse cases. Organized by the Family Advocacy Program, the event included officials from Team Huachuca partners, including the Directorate of Emergency Services, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Army Criminal Investigation Division, Sierra Vista Police Department and the Arizona Department of Child Safety.

U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence

05/25/2023
Recently, the White House released the first-ever U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Action. Gender-based violence is a public safety and public health crisis, affecting urban, suburban, rural and tribal communities in the United States. It may be experienced by individuals of all backgrounds throughout their lifetime.

USA NATO Hosts Events in Three Countries to Combat Sexual Assault, Harassment

05/24/2023
Every year in April—Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month—Army units host a series of events to reinforce the roles and responsibilities of every member to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks Visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies

05/23/2023
Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, to gain a deeper understanding of the quality-of-life issues service members in the Arctic face, to receive operational updates and to visit the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies. Hicks met with service members and toured quality-of-life facilities, including childcare and health care centers, to see how local leaders are addressing service members’ needs and to assess whether the department should adjust policies to further improve life for Soldiers. These improvements are part of a wider community-based approach to boosting mental health and reducing harmful behaviors like death by suicide.

Civilians, Service Members Recognized for Excellence in Sexual Assault Prevention, Victim Advocacy

05/22/2023
In an annual award ceremony held at the Pentagon this month, the Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work on sexual assault prevention and victim support.

U.S. Army Garrison Japan Uses Innovative Method for Delivering Community Information

05/18/2023
U.S. Army Garrison Japan officials recently launched an initiative to more effectively deliver news and information to the community. For the first time, the garrison hosted a community information exchange along with a bazaar to appeal to the 400-plus shoppers who visited the Camp Zama Community Club. Shaun Ally, chief of the DFMWR Community Recreation Division, said there were 12 information tables at the bazaar, including one for the Army Substance Abuse Program.

Mental Health Advocate Shares Message of Hope With NATO Soldiers

05/17/2023
David Woods Bartley, storyteller and mental health advocate, shared his journey from mental “hellness” to mental wellness with U.S. Army NATO Soldiers during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

181st MFTB Leads Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month March in Local Community

05/15/2023
Soldiers with units associated with the 181st Multi-Functional Training Brigade of Fort McCoy led a ruck march around Sparta, Wisconsin, in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Research Makes Madigan Army Medical Center Healthier

05/15/2023
Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrated Col. Pat C. Kelly Madigan Research Day by offering 13 presentations in the preclinical, clinical, quality-improvement and program-evaluation categories. Presenters highlighted their research on subjects including the duration of breastfeeding, developing training on sexual assault for health care professionals, pain therapies, mindfulness and stress mitigation.

DOD Announces Liz Blanc SARC, VA, and Promoting Excellence in Prevention Award Winners

05/11/2023
Each year, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, or SAPRO, recognizes individuals (military or Civilian) from each military service and its respective reserve component for excellence in preventing or responding to sexual assault. SAPRO is responsible for oversight of the Department's sexual assault policy.

DOD Announces Implementation of the Brandon Act

05/04/2023
Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert Cisneros Jr. signed a policy to implement the Brandon Act and improve the process for service members to seek mental health support.

HRC Soldiers, Civilians Focus on Sexual Assault, Harassment Awareness, Prevention

05/03/2023
U.S. Army Human Resources Command Soldiers and Civilians joined others across the Army in April to raise awareness of sexual harassment and sexual assault among the ranks.

Preventing Sexual Harassment, Assault Starts With YOU

05/01/2023
A sexual assault takes place nearly every minute in the United States, but you can help change that statistic just by using your voice. April was Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to focus on all forms of sexual harassment. While it is an important issue year-round, Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention advisers held events throughout the month to raise awareness.

AMLC Observes SAAPM, Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Sexual Assault and Harassment

05/01/2023
Even though April, known as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, has come to a close, the fight against sexual harassment and sexual assault continues, leaders of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command said.

Fort Meade Community Make Positive Strides at the Denim Day Walk

05/01/2023
On a sunny spring day, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center staff and community members wore their denims to show solidarity with, and support for, victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault at the Annual Denim Day Walk, in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.