Protect Our Defenders (POD)

Education, Training, and Outreach ProgramProgram

POD supplies speakers, including survivor advocates and experts, plus videos, fact sheets, and training materials. These are used at military bases, VA centers, universities, and community events.

Find Survivor and Other Support ServicesService

The Survivor Support Network is a section of the POD website that helps survivors find services such as counseling, support groups, legal help, and VA benefits. It also links to national crisis lines.

Get Involved and VolunteerProgram

Anyone can become a free member to get the newsletter and calls to action. People can also share POD's work, donate, or host their own fundraiser or advocacy event.

Legal Services ProgramProgram

This program connects people harmed by military sexual assault, sexual harassment, or retaliation with free lawyers, referrals, or other resources. It cannot promise a lawyer for every case.

Policy Reform and Legal AdvocacyProgram

POD works to change military justice laws and rules. It uses policy work, reports, legal challenges, and court briefs to protect survivors' rights.

Pro Bono Attorney Network and Training MaterialsProgram

Lawyers who want to represent survivors of military sexual assault can use POD's training videos, handouts, and manual. POD staff also give lawyers sample filings, expert contacts, and advice on new developments.

Resource LibraryService

An online list of outside guides and websites. Topics include healing from trauma, PTSD and sleep, choosing a therapist, VA claims for military sexual trauma, and preventing assault.