Parris Island VWAP
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Mission
MCRD Parris Island’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
Major Kyle R. Kilian is the Victim and Witness Liaison Officer (VWLO) for MCRD Parris Island and acts as the Commanding Officer, MCRD Parris Island’s manager for the VWAP Program aboard the depot. In that capacity, Major Kilian 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 base VWAP.
Major Kilian can be contacted at (843) 228-2146 or click here to email him.
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Base Services For Victims and Witnesses |
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Sexual Assault Hotline: (843) 592-0646 (local and 24/7) or 1 (877) 995-5247 (DoD)
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Chaplain |
(843) 228-3712 |
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MCRD Parris Island Chaplains offer counseling, religious ministries and related services to victims & witnesses upon request.
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Legal Assistance |
(843) 228-2559/2925 |
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The MCRD Parris Island 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 |
(843) 228-4927/2877 |
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The MCRD Parris Island Joint Law Center, Military Justice office provides legal advice and support to all MCRD Parris Island 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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MCRD Parris Island Criminal Investigation and Law Enforcement |
NCIS – (843) 228-3288
CID – (843) 228-6009
PMO – (843) 228-6009 |
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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 |
(843) 592-0646 |
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Victim Advocates respond to sexual assault and domestic violence incidences 24/7 by providing supportive and advocacy services for the victim. |
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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
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Mr. Midge Scott - (843) 228-3744 |
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Ms. Scott, as the SARC, coordinates all the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) activities about MCRD Parris Island and is a point of contact for victims of sexual assault. 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline Number: (843) 592-0646.
During work Hours: (843) 228-3744 / After Work Hours: (843) 338-4037 |
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Correctional Facilities (Brigs)
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Mr. Vincent Inzerillo - (843) 743-0306 ext. 3005 |
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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 MCRD Parris Island Brig. Post-trial inmates will be sent to MCRD Parris Island (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 |
(843) 228-5600 |
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Naval Hospital Beaufort provides medical services for military personnel and dependents. | |
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Local Civilian Services Available to Victims and Witnesses |
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Hope Have of the low country
(800) 637-7273
www.hopehavenlc.org |
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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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MCRD Parris Island’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 MCRD Parris Island’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Ms Midge Scott, at (843) 228-3744 for assistance. |
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