Women in the Military Contacts and Referrals

For further information or assistance, you may find the following contacts useful:

Center for Defense Information - research organization on military spending, policies, women in the military, combat; publishes The Defense Monitor
Washington, D.C.
email: info@cdi.org

EX-POSE - support organization for ex-spouses of military members; legal referrals
Alexandria, Va.
email: ex-pose@juno.com

Federally Employed Women - advocacy group working to improve status of women employed by Federal and D.C. government
Washington, D.C.
email: execdir@few.org

Legal Momentum (formerly NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund (LDEF)) - resource kits on: Employment Sexual Harassment and Discrimination; Sexual Harassment Policies
New York, N.Y.

The Miles Foundation - a private non-profit organization that provides advice and social services for victims of violence associated with the military.
Phone: 203-270-7861

Military Homefront - the official Department of Defense web site for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers.

Military Woman Home Page - personal information sharing; links to other organizations

Minerva Center- educational foundation devoted to promoting the study of women in the military and women in war
Pasadena, Md.
email: minervacen@aol.com

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) - The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Phone: 1-800-656-4673

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - legal aid and watchdog group responding to lesbian/gay discrimination and sexual harassment in the military
Washington, D.C.
email: sldn@sldn.org

Survivors Take Action Against Abuse by Military Personnel (STAMP) - a national advocacy group for victims of abuse committed by members of the military. STAMP provides resources and support for victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, child abuse, gay bashing, sexual harassment and more.
Phone: 866/879-2568 or 937/879-2568

U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division - Equal Employment Opportunity
Washington, D.C.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Washington, D.C.

Veteran's Hospitals - nationwide, free sexual trauma counseling. Check local telephone book or website for listings.

Women's Research & Educational Institute (WREI) - women in military factual information
Washington, D.C.