This Web Site is designed to provide public information about the Defense Task Force on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies that was established by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, Public Law 108-136. The Task Force was comprised of 12 members all of whom were appointed by the Secretary of Defense. Six of the members are senior military personnel from the Department of Defense and six members represent subject matter experts from the private sector and Department of Justice.
The Task Force assessed the efforts and effectiveness of U. S. Military Academy and the U. S. Naval Academy at preventing and responding to sexual harassment and sexual violence at their schools.
The Task Force completed its assessment effective Septemeber 22nd, 2004. A copy of the Task Force’s report is available on this web site under the Report heading listed below. If you have additional questions or concerns regarding this subject, please contact the Joint Task Force for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (JTF-SAPR) . JTF-SAPR serves as the single point of accountability for the Department of Defense on sexual assault policy and is the designated entity for follow-up on this issue.
JTF-SAPR may be contacted through their web site at http://www.sapr.mil/, via e-mail at JTFSAPR@wso.whs.mil, by commercial telephone at (703) 696-9422 or through the Defense Switch Network (DSN) at 426-9422.
Announcements: Information on 2004 Business Meeting Announcements; Agendas; and Trip Reports.
Members/Organization: The people who comprise the Task Force, including the names and biographies of Task Force members, Task Force staff, and a breakdown of working groups. Organizational flow charts included.
Schedule: Date and location of public meetings. Links to the Announcements and Trip Reports.
Background: Task Force charter, vision, mission, and authority.
Research: Links to prior investigations related to this topic area.
Related Links: Links to websites that contain general information regarding sexual assault resources and other related issues.
News: Press releases on the Task Force.
Report: Report originating from the Task Force.
If you have been sexually assaulted and are in need of emergency assistance, please contact your local or military police immediately by dialing 911.
Other sources of help, information or resources include:
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center 1-877-739-3895,
TTY 717-909-0715 www.nsvrc.org
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-787-3224
(TDD)
There are many organizations and hotlines in every state and territory. These crisis centers and agencies work hard to stop assaults and to help victims. The following link from the National Women's Health Information Center provides the contact information for these organizations:
http://www.4woman.gov/violence/state/
You
also can obtain the numbers of shelters, counseling services, and legal
assistance in your phone book, or by calling information in your area.
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