Camp Pendleton VWAP
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Mission
Camp Pendleton’s Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) is designed to ensure victims and witnesses of crime are treated with fairness and dignity and are afforded their rights throughout the criminal justice process – from the first report of a crime through any period of confinement adjudged by a court-martial.
The Marine Corps VWAP instruction is contained at Chapter 6 of the LEGADMINMAN, click: MCO P5800.16A.
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Victim Witness Liaison Officer
1stLt Todd J. Gaston is the Victim and Witness Liaison Officer (VWLO) for MCB Camp Pendleton and acts as the Commanding Officer, MCB Camp Pendleton’s manager for the VWAP Program aboard the base. In that capacity, 1stLt Gaston chairs the VWAP Council, manages and maintains a list of all unit Victim Witness Assistance Coordinators and other base Victim Witness Representatives, provides liaison with local civilian services for victims of crime, tracks all services provided and is the central point of contact for the base program.
Pursuant to Marine Corps Directives, each office or agency which provides services to victims and witnesses (see list below) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Representative and each unit (Battalion and Squadron level and above) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Coordinator (VWAC). The VWAC and other representatives are responsible for that unit or office’s part of the station VWAP.
1stLt Gaston can be contacted at (760) 725-5916 or click here to email him.
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Base Services For Victims and Witnesses |
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Chaplain |
(760) 725-5322/5667 |
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MCB Camp Pendleton Chaplains offer counseling, religious ministries and related services to victims & witnesses upon request.
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Legal Assistance |
(760) 725-6172 |
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The MCB Camp Pendleton Legal Assistance office provides legal assistance for family matters such as divorce and child support and can provide referral to civilian attorneys when needed.
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Prosecution/Military Justice Office |
(760) 725-4612/7250 |
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The MCB Camp Pendleton, Military Justice Office provides legal advice and support to all MCB Camp Pendleton tenant commands in the prosecution of Marines and sailors in general, special, and summary courts-martial. Rights and services afforded by the military justice office to victims and witnesses during the criminal trial process include: the right to be present at all public court proceedings, the right to be contacted about the proposed dismissal of any and all charges, the right to be consulted on decisions not to prosecute, the right to be contacted regarding the proposed terms of any negotiated plea, and the right to be notified of the acceptance of a guilty plea, or any conviction, sentencing and imprisonment of the accused. |
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MCB Camp Pendleton Criminal Investigation and Law Enforcement |
NCIS – (760) 725-5158
CID – (760) 763-2796
PMO – (760) 763-1222/2077/2076 |
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NCIS, CID, and PMO provide investigative services for criminal offenses. Criminal investigators and law enforcement personnel are responsible for providing victims and witnesses of crimes with the initial information under the VWAP and ensuring they have points of contact for all available services and assistance under the VWAP. |
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Victim Advocacy Support Program/
Family Advocacy |
Mainside - (760) 725-9051 North - (760) 763-6940
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Pendleton’s Victim Advocates/ Family Advocacy Program respond to sexual assault and domestic violence incidences 24/7 by providing supportive and advocacy services for the victim. For more information and help call (760) 725-9051 (Mainside) or (760) 763-6940 (North). Hours are: Mon-Thurs: 7:30am – 5pm, Fri: 7:30am – 4pm (Mainside); Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4pm (North). After hours, contact PMO at (760) 763-2077 and request to speak to a Victim Advocate. |
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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Ms. Hollie Kelly
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(760) 763-8209 |
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Ms. Kelly, as the SARC, coordinates all the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) activities about Camp Pendleton and is a point of contact for victims of sexual assault. |
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Correctional Facilities (Brigs)
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MCB Pendleton – MSgt Brent Sherrell
(760)-725-8561
MCAS Miramar – John Plansky
(858) 577-7069 |
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Military brigs house inmates before, during, and after the trial. An accused servicemember placed in pretrial confinement, or sentenced to 30 days or less of confinement is housed at the MCB Camp Pendleton Brig. Post-trial inmates will be sent to MCB Camp Pendleton (male) or MCAS Miramar (female). As a victim or a witness, upon request you will be afforded the right to receive notifications regarding changes in the status of an inmate including: release, parole, transfer, and death. |
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Medical |
(760) 725-1288 |
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Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton provides medical services for military personnel and dependents. | |
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Local Civilian Services Available to Victims and Witnesses |
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Marriage Counseling
2125 South El Camino Real Suite 206,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-4412 |
Senior Psychology Center
2181 South El Camino Real,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-9331 |
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Christian Professional Counseling Center
2103 South El Camino Real,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-1366 |
El Camino Psychology Services Pc
2181 South El Camino Real Suite 307,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-4233 |
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Deborah Reisfeld, LMFT
2945 Harding St. # 110,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-730-3939 |
Caring Counseling
2125 South El Camino Real Suite 206,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-4412 |
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Life Works Counseling
1401 North El Camino Real Suite 201,
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 361-8883 |
Permanent Changes
800 South El Camino Real,
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 388-2763 |
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Insideout Self Discovery
577 East Elder Street,
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-0642 |
North County Psychotherapy Services
3355 Mission Avenue,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-1930 |
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Manic Depression Support - North Coastal Allia
1701 Mission Avenue,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-3754 |
Family Recovery Center Mental ALTH System
1100 Sportfisher Drive,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-6702 |
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Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services
2181 South El Camino Real,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-1111 |
Mental Health Systems Inc - Calworks, Calworks Multiservice Center-Oceanside
1919 Apple Street Suite A,
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-4577 |
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Behavioral Health Concepts
209 Avenida Del Mar,
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 429-3278 |
Integrative Minds
2333 State Street,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 730-0754 |
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A Counseling Center for Growth
2558 Roosevelt Street,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-9945 |
Carlsbad Psychology Center
2564 State Street,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-4931 |
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Adult Psychiatry
3230 Waring Court Suite H,
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6464 |
Optimum Health Services Dr Isacesc
3998 Vista Way,
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 631-3056 |
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Laguna Psychological Services Inc.
25301 Cabot Rd,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 831-6985 |
Integrated Holistic Therapies
6453 Bluegrass Lane,
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 930-0726 |
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Mrs. Emery, LMFT, ATR-BC
22600 Lambert Street Suite 802,
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3913 |
The Rebuilding Therapy Center
26041 Cape Dr. Suite 250 C,
Laguna Hills, CA 90017
(949) 380-9884 | |
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Victim’s Bill of Rights
- The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy.
- The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
- The right to be notified of court-martial proceedings and any scheduling changes which will affect their appearance at court-martial.
- The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial.
- The right to confer with trial counsel.
- The right to available restitution.
- The right to be notified of the apprehension of an accused, the initial appearance of an accused before a military judge, the release of the accused pending court-marital, and trial proceedings (including entry of guilty pleas).
- The right to receive information about the conviction, sentence, confinement, and release of the accused.
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MCB Camp Pendleton’s Unit Victim and Witness Assistance Coordinators
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A Unit VWAC is the command’s primary point of contact for victim and witness assistance matters. In conjunction with the VWLO, VWACs coordinate victim and witness assistance matters within their unit. Victims and witnesses should not hesitate to contact their unit’s VWAC for more information, assistance, or to help get in contact with victim and witness assistance services. |
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Victims of Sexual Assault
Victims of sexual assault are entitled to specialized assistance and services under the Marine Corps Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program. More information on the Marine Corps SAPR Program is contained here.
Please contact MCB Camp Pendleton’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Ms. Hollie Kelly, at (760) 763-8209 for assistance. More information on the Camp Pendleton SAPR Program is contained here. |
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