Dec. 6, 2023

Commandant sets course for Coast Guard to improve accountability, transparency

Adm. Linda Fagan directs specific actions based on the Accountability and Transparency Review report.

Oct. 20, 2023

The Accountability and Transparency Review team thanks you for your input

The Coast Guard’s ATR Team is finalizing their report to identify improvements needed to ensure all members have what they need to create and experience a workplace free from sexual assault and harassment.

Aug. 11, 2023

Accountability and Transparency Review to ensure a culture where everyone is safe and valued

“Eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment in our Service is everyone's responsibility,” said Rear Adm. Miriam Lafferty.

May 1, 2023

New: Sexual assault victims can 'disclose' an incident to a confidant

“We want to ensure survivors have a safe space to pause, breathe, and think about their next steps, without having to worry about initiating an investigative process before − and unless − they are ready,” - Rear Adm. Dana Thomas, Director of Coast Guard Health, Safety and Work Life (CG-11).

April 20, 2023

Three tools to support sexual assault survivors

The Coast Guard is committed to combatting sexual violence within its ranks and providing survivors with the confidential assistance and time they need to heal.

April 6, 2023

Leading for a safe climate 

Sexual assault awareness and prevention is key to safe, healthy command climates. 

Feb. 2, 2021

Expanding victim support: Ombudsman policy update removes mandatory reporting of sexual assault

The Coast Guard is continuing to develop new strategies to support members who have been sexually assaulted. One of the major initiatives underway now is to eliminate the barriers victims face when they simply want to talk things through with someone, without limiting their options to report the assault in the future. A recent example is the new