To speak with a SARP Victim Advocate Please call Camp Pendleton 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: (760) 500-1707
Reporting
Knowing Your Options
Service members and military dependents (18 years and older) have two options when it comes to reporting sexual assault: Unrestricted or Restricted Reporting. The victim will need to fill out a DD form 2910 with assistance from a Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA), or Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC).
Unrestricted Reporting – is recommended for victims who desire al law enforcement investigation, enlists the support of the chain of command, and provides a victim with access to ALL supportive service options:
Advocacy Services (support, information, referral, and accompaniment)
Medical/Counseling Services
Victims' Legal Counsel
Military Protective Order
Civilian Protective Order
Expedited Transfer
CATCH Program when the name of suspect is not known by law enforcement
For an Unrestricted Report - Victims can disclose a sexual assault to the following people:
SAPR Victim Advocate
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Healthcare Personnel
Chaplain
Victims' Legal Counsel
Chain of Command
Law Enforcement
With Unrestricted Report, knowledge of the sexual assault is limited to those with an official need-to-know.
In the event of an independent investigation that is initiated by a third party reporting from a source other than the victim. The victims can elect not to participate in the investigation by signing a 540k Victim Preference Letter. The investigation may continue their investigation without the victim’s participation or the MCIO may agree to close the investigation. Speak to your SARC or SAPR VA for further information regarding the 540k Victim Preference Letter.
Restricted Reporting - is available for Service members and their SAPR eligible military dependents 18 years of age or older. Restricted Reports allows the victim to confidential disclose their sexual assault to certain individuals, does not trigger an investigation or command involvement, and allows the victim to access THESE supportive service options:
Advocacy Services (support, information, referral, and accompaniment)
Medical/Counseling Services
Victims' Legal Counsel
CATCH Program
A victim can choose to convert a Restricted Report to Unrestricted at any time. However, once an Unrestricted Report is made, the Restricted Reporting option is no longer available.
Victims may still elect a Restricted Report if they did not personally report the sexual assault to law enforcement, including MCIOS, and/or did not previously elect to make an Unrestricted Report by signing a DD Form 2910 on the same sexual assault incident.
In the event a victim or third party discloses a Restricted Report to the command, it does not negate the command from the standard notification and reporting responsibilities. The commander will not ask SARC for details nor will they speak to the victim about the incident.
For a Restricted Report - ** Some state and local laws require healthcare personnel to disclose sexual assault incidents to law enforcement. NDAA FY 16 Section 536 preempts mandatory reporting laws if the victim reports to an MTF first, thereby preserving the Restricted Reporting option. Your SAPR VA can help you navigate your state and local laws.
Resources
Safe Helpline
www.SafeHelpline.org
DoD Sexual Assault Helpline: (877) 995-5247
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
www.sapr.mil
Marine Corps Community Services SAPR
www.mccscp.com/sapr
Additional Resources/Contact Numbers:
**For emergencies, dial 911 immediately**
H&S BN Chaplain: (760) 725-2929
Community Counseling Center (Camp Pendleton) : (760) 763-3222