Military Links

American Domestic Violence Crisis Line, 866-USWOMEN (866-879-6636) – an international toll free domestic violence crisis line that abused American women and children can call by contacting the regional AT&T operator in their country of residence and ask to be connected.  The crisis line operates from 10 pm to 6 am, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday.  For operating times in your country of residence, please visit their website.

Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program – reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that focuses on education, prevention, integrated victim support, rapid reporting, thorough investigation, appropriate action, and follow-up. Army policy promotes sensitive care for victims of sexual assault and accountability for those who commit these crimes.

Carnegie Council – the world’s leading voice promoting ethical leadership on issues of war, peace and global social justice. The Council focuses its efforts on two broad themes: Ethics, War & Peace and Global Social Justice. In addition to its extensive public affairs lectures, the Council offers a broad array of reference material, New York, NY.

Counseling & Medical Treatment for the Aftereffects of Sexual Trauma, Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – trauma counseling and related healthcare services are available at VA medical facilities. It is important to know that sexual trauma-counseling can be provided regardless if the veteran ever reported the incident. There is no requirement for the victim of a sexual trauma to have reported the incident when it occurred or at any time during military service, Washington, DC.

Defense Task Force on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies – provides public information about the Defense Task Force on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies.

Domestic Violence: “Love shouldn’t hurt.” Web Report, U.S. Department of Defense.

Interpersonal Abuse, Military HOMEFRONT – the goal of this site is to provide troops and family members with basic information about the Family Advocacy Program, child abuse, domestic abuse, and programs and resources designed to help families experiencing abuse.

Joint Task Force for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, U.S. Department of Defense – provides guidance and other information for victims of sexual assault, unit commanders, first responders, and those who wish to prevent or respond to this crime. Sections address confidentiality, reporting procedures, and other elements of DoD's sexual assault policy as well as training information, safety tips, resources and links to related web sites.

The Michael D. Palm Center, University of California, Santa Barbara – the Palm Center, formerly the Center for the Study of Sexual Minorities in the Military, uses rigorous social science to inform public discussions of controversial social issues, enabling policy outcomes to be informed more by evidence than by emotion. Our data-driven approach is premised on the notion that the public makes wise choices on social issues when high quality information is available. The Center promotes the interdisciplinary analysis of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other marginalized sexual identities in the armed forces by forging a community of scholars, creating a forum for information exchange and debate, offring itself as a launching point for researchers who need access to data and scholarly networks, and supporting graduate studnet training, Santa Barbara, CA.

Miles Foundation, Inc. – is a private, non-profit organization providing comprehensive services to victims of violence associated with the military; furnishing professional education and training to civilian community-based service providers and military personnel; conducting research; serving as a resource center for policymakers, advocates, journalists, scholars, researchers and students; and serving to ensure that public policy is well-informed and constructive, Newtown, CT.

Military Information - Women's Law Initiative, Brooklyn, NY.

Military Woman Home Page – a meeting place for military women to exchange information unique to their military experience and to offer firsthand information to women thinking about a military career. This is a site where military women can: Share their views and experiences. Enjoy the camaraderie with other military women. Meet military women from other services to broaden their perspective and knowledge; dispel stereotypes; change paradigms. We open our pages to all genders.

National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – created within the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1989, in response to a Congressional mandate to address the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD. Its mission was, and remains: To advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. This website is provided as an educational resource concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress, for a variety of audiences.

TS Nelson – this website is for anyone whose life has been affected by sexual assault – including professionals and volunteers who work with rape victims. In addition, the website includes information about rape and sexual harassment in the U.S. Military – for those who have been directly affected, for persons who are trying to make positive changes for victims in the U.S. Military, as well as anyone who wants to know more about the topic.

TriadFund –Texas Resources for Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment – the Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund at the Los Angeles-based California Community Foundation has awarded grants of $5 million each to three Texas community foundations to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations that provide needed services in Texas to active and former military personnel serving in Iraq and/or Afghanistan and their familes.

USA Cares – exists to provide military families with financial support and other critical resources in their time of need, Radcliff, KY.

Women in the Military – National Women’s Law Center – efforts are focused on improving the opportunities for women to serve in the full range of military assignments and expanding the protections against sexual harassment and other forms of sex-based discrimination, Washington, DC.

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