Military Rape Crisis Center

Purpose Our community is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members. Sexual misconduct—including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation—will not be tolerated. This policy outlines key concepts, responsibilities, and available resources for prevention, education, and response. Understanding Consent Consent is a clear, knowing, and voluntary…

A common misconception about abuse is that it always involves physical violence. In reality, abuse can take many forms, including emotional abuse, which can be just as damaging but often goes unnoticed. What Is Emotional Abuse? Emotional abuse includes any behavior meant to control, manipulate, threaten, or belittle another person. Unlike physical abuse, it doesn’t…

Understanding Trauma Responses: How Our Minds and Bodies React to Stress Trauma affects people in deeply personal and unique ways. When faced with distressing or harmful experiences, individuals may react differently depending on their background, biology, and coping mechanisms. These responses are often categorized into four primary types: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Each of…

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. – Robert Haas was once a well-respected Army National Guard Recruiter but now authorities say the man used his position to gain the trust of women and then take advantage of them. Haas, 36, is accused of raping two women in Washington County and strangling a third. He is facing three separate…