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Service Member's Rights - Overview

The Department of Defense Victim/Witness Assistance Program assists victims of crime — including sexual assault — by providing information and access to resources. DoD Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance (April 13, 2004) and DoD Instruction 1030.2 Victim and Witness Procedures (June 4, 2004) implement statutory requirements for the DoD programs. These DoD policies also provide guidance for assisting victims and witnesses of crime from initial contact through investigation, prosecution and confinement. Particular attention is paid to victims of serious and violent crime, including child abuse, domestic violence and sexual misconduct.

Bill of Rights

The DoD Victims' Bill of Rights is a list of ensured rights established to support and assist the victims of a military-related crime.

• Learn About the Victim’s Bill of Rights

Victim/Witness Assistance

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program helps give victims a voice and keeps them informed of the status of the investigation and prosecution.

• Learn About the Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Download the Bill of Rights and information about the Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Stateside: 1-800-342-9647
Overseas: 00-800-3429-6477
Overseas Collect: 1-484-530-5908