Veterans at the Disabled American Veterans’ Women Veterans Seminar took White Ribbon pledge to end harassment and sexual assault.
VA strives to create a safer space for women Veterans with dedicated programs and providing awareness of sexual violence
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On April 14, 2021, VA Secretary Denis McDonough held a virtual ceremony to underscore his zero tolerance for gender-based harassment or sexual assault in VA facilities. At the ceremony, McDonough and VA senior leaders, including Army combat Veteran Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher, affirmed their commitment to the White Ribbon VA pledge.
The director of VA's Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention discusses how VA is better serving the mental health needs of Veterans following traumatic sexual encounters.
White Ribbon VA aims to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence in VA facilities and surrounding communities and to promote positive change in organizational culture.
VA’s workplace violence prevention program works to prevent cyberbullying and provide support for those who have experienced harassment.
VA has made strides in reducing and preventing homelessness among women Veterans but there is still much work to do.
Significant progress has been made toward identifying, preventing, and helping those who experience domestic violence, but there is still work to be done.
The Center for Women Veterans hosted the 6th Annual EmpowerHer event on October 16.
VA has a variety of resources to meet your mental health needs at any point, before or during a crisis.
Suicide prevention support and people who care are available every day to help you navigate challenges