Sexual Assault

Hurts One. Affects all.

President Barrack Obama has proclaimed April 2011 National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Likewise, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, General Craig McKinley, and the Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, Major General Richard Nash, encourage each Guard member to get involved in the prevention of sexual assault.

Sexual assault continues to be the most underreported violent crime in America and the most difficult to prosecute. In one year, 61,000 Minnesotans experience sexual violence which has an $8 billion impact on our economy. The theme "Hurts One. Affects All," is intended to highlight the fact that one sexual assault is too many.

President Obama's Proclamation

General McKinley's Memo

Major General Nash's Letter

The Minnesota National Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and its leadership is dedicated to creating a culture within its ranks to end sexual violence - a culture where Servicemembers respect one another and watch eachother's back at both home and abroad.

SAPR Quarterly News - January 2012

Safe Help Line

As of April 1, 2011, the Department of Defense implemented the Safe Help Line as a resource for military victims of sexual assault. Victims can request assistance online, over the phone or via text message.

Click: Website

Call: 877-995-5247

Text: 55-247, include your location for the nearest Sexual Assault Response Coordinator.

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

All Servicemembers have the option, and are encouraged, to disclose a sexual assault or sexual harassment with complete confidentiality. The Minnesota National Guard will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness and respect. Every sexual assault or sexual harassment report will be taken very seriously by following proper guidelines.

The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator serves as the single point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim care from an initial report of sexual assault, through disposition and resolution of issues related to the victim's health and well-being. Resources are available to victims who are either on- or off-duty at the time of the assault.

Resources Available:

MNNG SARC

651-2824078

Website

MNNG SARC 24 hour line

612-208-5299

MNNG Contact for Harassment Issues

651-282-4066

Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Get in touch with the nearest rape crisis center if recently sexually assaulted or raped.

More Info: Website