If you need immediate help, please call 911 or the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 and press 1
Sexual assault is a significant threat to the health and mission readiness of the military community. It harms not only those who experience an assault, but also their families, friends and fellow warriors. This makes preventing sexual assault everybody’s responsibility.
Those who are coping with a sexual assault may be at risk for developing psychological health concerns like depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance misuse or anxiety. If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault it is important to connect with help.
Use the following resources to learn more about options for reporting an assault and available resources to cope with the experience.
Reaching out for care for your psychological health is an important, positive step in your military career. When seeking a role that requires a national security clearance, you will be instructed to fill out the Standard Form 86 (SF86), “Questionnaire for National Security Positions.” [PDF 7.6MB] The federal government uses information from this form to conduct background checks and evaluate individuals who are:
Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or branch of service. Domestic violence is a form of domestic abuse that can range from physical to emotional harm and can have lasting negative health impacts.
Any service member can experience sexual assault. It involves uninvited sexual contact. [PDF 1.1MB] Service members who experience sexual assault may develop psychological health concerns like sadness, anxiety or trouble sleeping. Without help, these concerns may lead to depression, substance misuse, posttraumatic stress disorder and more. If you experience sexual assault, seek help.
After experiencing a non-combat related traumatic event, know that help and resources are available. Display this mini poster of Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany Johnson, a sexual assault survivor, to spread the message that reaching out is a sign of strength and remind others that they don’t have to go it alone.
Staff Sgt. Brittany Johnson spent years reliving memories of her sexual assault. By seeking care, Staff Sgt. Johnson learned what triggered her and how to cope when memories resurfaced. Hear how Staff Sgt. Johnson turned a traumatic event into an opportunity to share her story and help others.
Click here to view the audio-described version of this video
Staff Sgt. Brittany Johnson spent years reliving memories of her sexual assault. By seeking care, Staff Sgt. Johnson learned what triggered her and how to cope when memories resurfaced. Hear how Staff Sgt. Johnson turned a traumatic event into an opportunity to share her story and help others.
Click here to view the audio-described version of this video
