The FY17 National Defense Authorization Act continues the vigorous oversight and protection of our troops from sexual assault. The bill includes improvements to the Special Victims program. These improvements include a requirement that victims be notified of their right to Special Victim’s Counsel prior to questioning by law enforcement, a requirement for DoD to establish minimum training standards and performance measures for Special Victims Counsel, and a requirement for DoD to enhance sexual assault prevention for male victims in the Armed Forces. DoD is also required to develop a strategy to deal with retaliation against those who report or intervene on behalf of victims.