Additional Military and Civilian Resources

Military and Civilian Resources

Below is a listing of some relevant military and civilian resources on the Internet and by phone. A good place to start for resources related to the Marine Corps and DoD sexual assault prevention and response initiatives are the USMC SAPRO and the DoD SAPR websites. However, information about the sexual assault prevention and response programs are subject to change; therefore, it is best to check the websites for regular updates.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Internet (world-wide-web) is an excellent and readily available source of information. However, information available on the Internet is not always accurate nor reliable. Anyone can put anything on the Internet, but it does not mean it is true or valid information. Therefore, use caution when referring to resources on the Internet. Here are a few other helpful hints in your search for information and resources:

• Learn how to use the search engines. There are many different search engines with links to a wealth of information. Targeting your search can save lots of time and frustration.
• Always review the information first and use only credible sources. Refer to reputable sources for information to verify or validate information, especially if you are citing information for the SAPR program.
• It is best to use DoD, USMC or other government sites or known national programs with a positive reputation, such as the NationalSexualViolenceResourceCenter.
• Be cautious about reporting statistics. As indicated previously, it is difficult to compare statistics since they do not always measure the same items or use the same definitions. Also, information can change over time, so it’s a good idea to check for updates in the literature.
• Check on the date of the information or when the website was last updated to avoid having information that is no longer valid or incomplete.
• Update your materials as you learn new information.
• Refer to the USMC and DoD SAPR websites regularly for new information since there will be updates as the program continues to evolve and grow.

USMC Resources Online

•USMC SAPRO-

USMC POC-

USMC Resources-

•Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) to the Commandant of the Marine Corps

Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) website:

• Military One Source Stateside: 1-800-342-9647 Overseas: 00-800-3429-6477 Overseas Collect:1-484-530-5908

NOTE: Military One Source is the 24 hour reporting line for restricted reports and allows access to confidential hotline services for Marines and their families to report sexual assaults and receive assistance 24/7.

• Military One Source has contact information for all SARCs.
• At victim’s request, One Source can refer victim directly to an advocate

USMC SAPRO Contacts

Other DoD Related Resources Online

• DOD Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Website--
• Navy NCIS 800-522-3451

• Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program--

• Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program--

• Navy Sexual Assault Victim Intervention -

• US Coast Guard, Health and Safety Directorate, Office of Work-Life, Rape and Sexual Assault –

• Defense Task Force on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Academies

• Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence
• Center for Women Veterans (Department of Veterans Affairs)www1.va.gov/womenvet
• DoD Victim and Witness Assistance Council (VWAC)
• Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
  
• US Department of Defense (DefenseLink)
  
• Washington Headquarters Services Executive Services Directorate Directives and Records Division DOD Issuances and OSD Administrative Instructionsdtic.mil/whs/directives/
• Department of Defense Equal Opportunity

• Department of Veteran Affairs Sexual Trauma CounselingVA Home Page, Women Veterans. (May, 2005)

Civilian Websites and Other National Resources

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center 877-739-3985 (24-hour access to information resources, and research regarding sexual assault)
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) 800-656-HOPE

(Note: This number will direct callers to a local rape crisis center.) /

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24-hour helpline. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

or 1-800-787-3224 (tdd).

• National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
• NationalCenter for Victims of Crime: Toll free resource line: 1-800-FYI-CALL or 1-800-211-7996 (tty/tdd)and

• National Crime Prevention Council: 202-466-6272.

Information on rape prevention.

• Office for Victims of Crime (DoJ)
• Violence Against Women Online Resources
• International Victimology Website

• The International Association of Forensic Nurses
• MedLine PubMED (searches medical literature)
• National Criminal Justice Resources Services virlib.ncjrs.org/DoJ
• National Women's Health Information Center
• National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women
• State Sexual Assault Coalitions. (2003)
• MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse (information and resources on violence: provides links to related resources. Website: