Who can file a restricted report?

Who can file a restricted report?

At this time, only military personnel of the Armed Forces and their adult dependents are eligible to file a Restricted Report. Service members who were victims of sexual assault PRIOR to enlistment or commissioning are eligible to receive SAPR services under either reporting option.

What is a restricted report?

Restricted Reporting. Restricted reporting allows a sexual assault victim to confidentially disclose the details of his or her assault to specified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the official investigative process.

Who can file a restricted report sharp?

Restricted reporting is available at this time to military personnel of the Armed Forces and military dependents age 18 and older who are eligible for treatment in the military healthcare system, who were victims of sexual assault perpetrated by someone other than a spouse or intimate partner.

What is the difference between restricted and unrestricted reporting?

Under Unrestricted Reporting, both the command and law enforcement are notified. With Restricted (Confidential) Reporting, the adult sexual assault victim can access healthcare, advocacy services, and legal services without the notification to command or law enforcement.

What is the purpose of the restricted reporting option?

The Restricted Reporting Option. (1) Intended to give a victim additional time and increased control over the release and management of personal information and to empower the victim to seek relevant information and support to make informed decisions about participating in a criminal investigation.

What does a SARC do?

What do SARCs do? The SARC serves as the installation’s primary point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim care services for eligible recipients. SARCs assist unit commanders as necessary to ensure victims of sexual assault receive appropriate and responsive care.

What are the benefits to filing a restricted report?

Restricted Reporting allows you to confidentially disclose the assault to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), SAPR Victim Advocate (VA), or health care personnel so that you can receive medical treatment, mental health support, and SAPR services.

What regulation covers EO?

Policy: a. Army Regulation 600-20, paragraph 6-2a, prescribes that the United States Army will provide equal opportunity (EO) and fair treatment for military personnel and their families without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.

Who can take a restricted report Air Force?

For restricted reporting, the only individuals who can take a restricted report are SARCs, VAs, VVAs, and medical personnel under certain circumstances. You may also confidentially speak to the DoD Safe Helpline at: http://safehelpline.org or 877-995- 5247.

What does SARC provide for victims?

The SARC is responsible for ensuring a victim support system that provides 24/7 victim response, victim advocates, information, referrals, case management, and support services for sexual assault victims who are eligible for services at AAFB.

What are SARC contact options?

How can I contact my SARC? Option 1: Visit the DoD Safe Helpline (https://safehelpline.org/search.cfm) and locate the SARC closest to your location. Option 2: Call your base operator and obtain the phone number for your base SARC. Option 3: Contact the DoD Safe Helpline at 877-995-5247.

What are the 2 types of EO complaints?

What are two types of EO complaints? Informal and Formal Complaint.

Where to go to file a restricted report?

Communication/Disclosure should only be made to a SAPR VA and/or SARC. A Chaplain, VLC, and healthcare provider* can maintain confidentially and help you get to a SARC or SAPR VA to file a Restricted Report. To learn more, visit the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response page.

How does restricted reporting work in the military?

Restricted Reporting allows Service members and military dependents who are adult sexual assault victims to confidentially disclose the assault to specified individuals (SARC, SAPR VA, or healthcare personnel) and receive healthcare treatment and the assignment of a SARC and SAPR VA at DoD installations.

What can I do about restricted reporting of sexual assault?

Restricted Reporting allows you to confidentially disclose the assault to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), SAPR Victim Advocate (VA), or health care personnel so that you can receive medical treatment, mental health support, and SAPR services.

What can restricted reporting do for a victim?

Restricted reporting gives a victim time and opportunity to get information about available services and fully explore his or her rights, so he or she can make informed decisions without the pressure of an investigation or any legal processes.