Who is responsible for ensuring the Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program objectives are met?

The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), specifically through the N1 division, holds the responsibility for ensuring that the Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program objectives are met. The N1 division, which focuses on manpower, personnel, training, and education, plays a critical role in implementing policies, overseeing programs, and ensuring compliance with established regulations regarding sexual assault prevention and response. This position ensures that effective training, support, and educational programs are in place, providing both resources and guidance to address and prevent sexual assault within the Navy.

While other positions, such as the Chief of Chaplains, Judge Advocate General, and Secretary of the Navy, may contribute to the overall framework of the Navy's sexual assault prevention efforts, their roles are more specialized or may focus on specific areas related to the prevention of sexual misconduct. The responsibility for the overarching management and execution of these objectives primarily resides with the CNO (N1), making this role central to the effectiveness of the SAPR program.