DOD INSTRUCTION 1020.04
H
ARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE FOR DOD CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES
Originating Component: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Effective: June 30, 2020
Change 1 Effective January 17, 2025
Releasability: Cleared for public release. Available on the Directives Division Website
at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.
Incorporates and Cancels: Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Hazing and Bullying
Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces,” December 23, 2015
Approved by: Matthew P. Donovan, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness
Change 1 Approved by: Ashish S. Vazirani, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02, this issuance:
• Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for preventing and responding
to harassment in the DoD civilian employee population.
• Provides guidance for processing, resolving, and tracking allegations of harassment.
• Distinguishes between harassment that detracts from an efficient workplace, equal employment
opportunity (EEO) complaints of unlawful discriminatory harassment, and harassment of a criminal
nature.
• Outlines training and education requirements and standards.
