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Governor Kathy Hochul | Major General Raymond F. Shields Jr.
Lapse in Appropriations The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Read more at war.gov.

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Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program

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What Is Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is a crime. It is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.

Sexual assault includes, but is not limited to: Rape, Nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), Indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling) or attempts to commit these acts.

Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender, spousal relationship or age of the victim.

SHARP Awareness Videos

369th Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Video

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