Principal Sexual Assault Response Coordinator SARC (State SARC). 24/7 Hotline: 202-841-4783
The Supervisory Principal Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (State SARC) serves as the primary advisor for directing and coordinating Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) activities at the state level.
74th Troop Command Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC): 24/7 Hotline: 202-558-8315
The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) is the single point of contact to coordinate response activities when asexual assault is reported within the DC National Guard. The SARC is responsible for overseeing policy, education, victim services, data reporting and collection, with the intent to implement training and policy based on the needs of the state.
113th Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC): 24/7 Hotline: 240-674-7272
Serves as the 113th Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) requirements to institute and administer secondary prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assault and other areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs as directed by the Wing CDR.
JFHQ Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victim Advocate:
Serves as the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA) as the primary SAPR program victim assistance resource at the DC National Guard for all supported tenant commands. Perform essential victim service, advocacy, and support duties; provide a non-clinical response that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented, and without prejudice to adult victims of sexual assault.
Your SAPR Team can be relied upon for:
• Crisis Intervention
• Information on medical and counseling services
• Referrals to health and wellness providers
• Ongoing non-clinical support
• Policy/Process Guidance
• Victim support through investigations and court proceedings
• Assistance on the DD Form 2910, Victim Preference Statement, and other Reporting Options for which the victim is eligible
• Help for as long as the victim requires it
Learn more about the DC NATIONAL GUARD REPORTING OPTIONS here.
Scan here for Care Team resources:
https://www.sapr.mil/
Other available resources:
DoD Safe Helpline
Call: 877-995-5247
Click: DoD Safe Helpline
Text: Texting their location to 55-247 in the US and 202-470-5546 outside the U.S. allows users to receive automated contact info for the SARC at their installation.
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE, the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at rainn.org, and the DoD Safe Helpline, on behalf of the Department of Defense. RAINN also publicizes the hotlines' free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual violence, improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Rape Abuse Incest National Network
Call: 800-656-4673
Click: https://rainn.org/
•Male Survivor (MaleSurvivor.org)
•Safe 4 Athletes (safe4athletes.org)
•1 in 6 (1in6.org)
•Men Thriving (menthriving.org)
https://www.servicewomensactionnetwork.org/
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is a crime.
Intentional sexual contact is characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. The term includes a broad category of sexual offenses consisting of the following specific UCMJ offenses: rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, abusive sexual contact, forcible sodomy (forced oral or anal sex), or attempts to commit these offenses.
What is Consent?
Consent is defined as: A freely given agreement or communication issued between a competent person to engage in a sexual activity. Consent is not automatic. Even if there was a prior sexual relationship, there is no automatic permission to have sex with that person again.
• Verbal or nonverbal expressions of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent.
• A person does not give consent merely because they did not say “no” or did not resist.
• Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent.
• A current or previous dating or social relationship or person’s manner of dress does not constitute consent.
• A sleeping, unconscious, or incompetent person cannot consent.
Types of Reporting:
Unrestricted Report: Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) or a SAPR Victim Advocate (SAPR VA), will explain the reporting options in detail, notify you of rights and services, and assist you to fill out the DD Form 2910, where you elect your reporting option.Allows an eligible person who is sexually assaulted to access healthcare and counseling and request an official investigation of the allegation using existing reporting channels (e.g., chain of command, law enforcement, healthcare personnel, the SARC). When a sexual assault is reported through Unrestricted Reporting, a SARC shall be notified as soon as possible, respond, assign a SAPR VA, and offer the victim healthcare and a SAFE. The member can request an expedited transfer from their unit.
DoDD 6495.01 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program
Restricted Report: DoD's Restricted (Confidential) Reporting Policy permits adult victims of sexual assault to officially report the crime through DD Form 2910 to specified individuals (SARC, SAPR VA, or healthcare personnel) who can then ensure the victim receives healthcare (medical and mental health), advocacy services (from a SARC or SAPR VA), and legal advice (from a Special Victims' Counsel) without notifying command or law enforcement officials. For purposes of public safety and command responsibility, the SARC will notify the installation commander that “an assault” has occurred and provide very limited details that do NOT include the identity of the victim.
DoDD 6495.01 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program
Independent Investigation:
Independent investigations are not initiated by the victim. If information about a sexual assault comes to a commander’s attention from a source other than a victim (victim may have elected Restricted Reporting or where no report has been made by the victim), that commander shall immediately report the matter to an MCIO and an official(independent) investigation may be initiated based on that independently acquired information.
https://www.sapr.mil/policy