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Office of Work-Life Programs -
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
(SAPR)
Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Coast Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
Program policy applies when sexual assault is reported or alleged and the victim or accused is a Coast Guard or other duty military service member, Coast Guard Reserve member on active duty or in a drill status, or a civilian spouse sexually assaulted by their active duty service member spouse.
Purpose of Program
The ultimate purpose of the CG SAPR Program is to eliminate sexual assault within the service by providing a culture of prevention, education and training, response capability, victim support, reporting procedures, and accountability that enhances the safety and well-being of all its members.
Reporting Sexual Assault
Civilians, dependents, and civilian visitors may report
a sexual assault to local law enforcement, the chain of command or a watch
stander.
Service members have two reporting options - Unrestricted and
Restricted.
Unrestricted Reporting is the process a service member
uses to disclose to the chain of command that he or she is the victim of a
sexual assault. Under these circumstances, the victim’s report to command or
law enforcement authorities or to an Employee Assistance Coordinator/Sexual
Assault Response Coordinator (EAPC/SARC), Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS),
Victim Advocate (VA), Health Care Provider (HCP), or anyone else is
reportable to Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS).
Restricted Reporting is the process used by a service
member (or civilian spouse sexually assaulted by their active duty spouse)
to disclose to specific individuals on a confidential basis that he or she
is the victim of a sexual assault. If the assault has been disclosed to ONLY
an HCP, EAPC/SARC, FAS or a VA, it will not be reported to the chain of
command or law enforcement (unless the victim consents or an established
exception exists). If the assault was disclosed to anyone in the armed
forces (except Chaplains), the report must be Unrestricted.
For more information contact the
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (EAPC/SARC) in your area or any military
healthcare provider.
Services and Resources Available
- Employee Assistance Program Coordinator/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (EAPC/SARC) at your Regional Work-Life Office
- Safe Helpline (operated by RAINN); confidential assistance 24/7 for DoD and CG service members - hotline 877-995-5247, secure instant messaging www.SafeHelpline.org
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (operated by RAINN); confidential assistance for civilians-hotline 800-656-HOPE, secure instant messaging www.rainn.org
- Coast Guard Victim Advocate
- Medical Support from a designated medical facility
- CG SUPRT (Employee Assistance Program ) - 1-855-CGSUPRT (247-8778) Web (for EAP): www.CGSUPRT.com
- U.S. Coast Guard Legal services
- U.S. Coast Guard Criminal Investigative (CGIS) services
Requesting Services or Resources
Contact the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (EAPC/SARC) at
your
Regional Work-Life Office. Services can also be
initiated by contacting any military healthcare provider.
Program References
The following reference provides details of the Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response Program:
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program - COMDTINST M1754.10D
Related Program Information
Sexual Abuse incidents occurring between family members shall be reported
in accordance with the provisions in
COMDTINST 1750.7C, Family Advocacy Program.
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program:
- Military Sexual Trauma - Issue in Caring for Veterans (by the National Center for PTSD) - This Department of Veterans Affairs webpage provides useful information and fact sheets for veterans and their families.
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center - Provides an extensive on-line library and coordinates National Sexual Assault Awareness Month initiatives.
- Office for Victims of Crime (Department of Justice) - Provides information for victims of all crimes, including sexual assault.
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) - The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (Department of Defense) - Provides extensive information and related tools and links on DoD sexual assault policy and procedures.
- Sexual Violence Prevention (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Provides extensive information on the problem of sexual violence including prevention strategies and a large number of related web links.
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Manager, Ms. Shawn Marie Wren
CG-1112, at (202) 475-5163, Fax: (202) 475-5907 or email at
Shawn.M.Wren@uscg.mil.
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