SAPRO is committed to eliminating sexual assault in the military and fostering a culture that promotes enduring force readiness. DoD is pursuing a holistic approach of integrated primary prevention aimed at stopping harmful behaviors in the military community before they occur. Everyone has a role to play in fighting the crime of sexual assault.
To effectively prevent sexual assault from happening in the first place, we are building on a decade of field experience and the latest in prevention science. Prevention efforts are working toward ensuring that:
- Leadership and the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) are appropriately trained and supported in their prevention roles
- Infrastructure is in place to foster the implementation of effective and lasting prevention efforts
- Collaborative relationships exist within and across similarly invested organizations
- Implementation of prevention activities draws on a thorough understanding of the problem, comprehensive planning, and continuous evaluation
Learn more at prevention.mil.
