What is the purpose of the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID)?

The purpose of the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) is to serve as a comprehensive tool for the uniform collection of data on sexual assault incidents across the military. By standardizing the way data is gathered and reported, DSAID aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of sexual assault statistics within the military community. This consistent data collection facilitates effective monitoring, analysis, and response to sexual assault incidents, ultimately supporting efforts to improve prevention and response programs.

While victim support programs play a crucial role in addressing the needs of survivors and legal documentation and medical treatment tracking are important aspects of the overall response to sexual assault, they are not the primary purpose of DSAID. Instead, DSAID focuses specifically on the collection and reporting of data, enabling military leadership to make informed decisions based on reliable statistics regarding sexual assault incidents.