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DoD Announces New Strategy for Preventing Retaliation Against Those Who Report Sexual Assault

  • Defense.gov
  • April 28, 2016 | 0:51

Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the DoD's Retaliation Prevention and Response Strategy during a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator award ceremony April 28, 2016. The strategy addresses retaliation related to reports of sexual assault and complaints of sexual harassment, providing provisions for active-duty, reserve, and National Guard service members. It also applies to military witnesses, bystanders, and first responders to sexual assault or harassment.