THE SAPRO SEAL
DESCRIPTION
On a dark blue disc a gold laurel wreath superimposed by three white doric Greek columns with silver gray details on a base of three steps, on the top of the column capitals is a white lintel; centered on the columns is a gold pentagon voided of the field interlaced with a teal Awareness Ribbon; all enclosed by a white designation band edged, gold inscribed “SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE” around the top and “DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE” in smaller letters all teal.
SYMBOLISM
The teal awareness ribbon intertwined with the Pentagon highlights the DoD’s commitment to “Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR).” SAPRO works jointly with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force programs to prevent sexual assault and provide world class care to victims. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. The gold laurel branches are illustrative of the Department’s commitment to partnering with the services to reach our goals. The three columns represent the three program elements of prevention, victim care, and system accountability. The Old Glory blue background is associated with the national colors and represents all five of the Armed Services. Blue is symbolic of loyalty, reliability, and trustworthiness.