SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE OFFICE is the central authority charged with preventing sexual assault in the military and facilitating recovery for warfighters. SAPRO’s mission is to provide unparalleled warfighter support, advocacy, and recovery assistance – anytime, anywhere.
MISSION
SAPRS mission is to provide unparalleled warfighter support, advocacy, and recovery assistance –anytime, anywhere.
VISION
A military free from sexual assault.
Our approach is prevention-focused with an uncompromising commitment to victim assistance
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
SARCs are installation resources who provide confidential support and coordinate care for victims of sexual assault throughout the investigation and recovery process.
Stone Waters
Office: 865-336-3206
24/7 Cell: 865-405-2828
Email: stone.waters.1@us.af.mil
VICTIM REPORTING OPTIONS
Sexual assault is a crime that harms our Service members, erodes our readiness, and hinders our ability to field the ready force that the National Defense Strategy requires. Deciding whether to report a sexual assault is a deeply personal decision; however, reporting can be a gateway to recovery. The DoD’s Unrestricted Reporting and Restricted Reporting options allow Service members who experience sexual assault to exercise control over how and when they engage with helping resources. Both reporting options allow victims to receive medical, legal, and advocacy services.
The SARC, along with Victim Advocates (VA), can discuss the assault, provide medical referrals, and arrange counseling, all under confidential, privileged communication.
Unrestricted Reports allow adult victims of sexual assault to report crimes without requesting confidentiality of their allegations. DoD law enforcement initiates an investigation, and the chain of command is notified. Unrestricted Reporting allows victims to receive healthcare (medical and mental health), advocacy services, legal support, and eligibility for Expedited Transfer. In addition, Unrestricted Reporting allows victims of sexual assault to report retaliation in the SAPR program.
Who is eligible to make an Unrestricted Report?
• Service members and their adult military dependents.
• Service members who were victims of sexual assault prior to enlistment or commissioning.
• Reservists and Members of the National Guard.
• DoD civilian employees who are in a DoD Component that has a SAPR Program
• Contractors
Restricted Reports allow adult victims of sexual assault to confidentially report the crime to specified individuals without triggering an investigation. Information provided to the chain of command does not reveal personally identifying information about the victim or alleged offender. Restricted Reporting allows the victim to receive legal advice, healthcare (medical and mental health), and advocacy services.
Who is eligible to make a Restricted Report?
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Service members and their adult military dependents.
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Service members who were victims of sexual assault prior to enlistment or commissioning.
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Reservists and Members of the National Guard.
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DoD civilian employees who are in a DoD Component that has a SAPR Program.
CARE & RECOVERY SERVICES
For All Reporting Options
• SARC/SAPR VA advocacy services
• Healthcare
• Mental Healthcare
• Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE)
• Consultation & representation through Special Victims’ Counsel/Victims’ Legal Counsel/Victims’ Counsel
• Spiritual support through Military Chaplains
• Victim safety assessments
For Unrestricted Reporting
• SARC/SAPR VA advocacy services
• Healthcare
• Mental Healthcare
• Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE)
• Consultation & representation through Special Victims’ Counsel/Victims’ Legal Counsel/Victims’ Counsel
• Spiritual support through Military Chaplains
• Victim safety assessments
• Command response
• Investigation
• Prosecution
• Retaliation Reporting
• Ability to request Military Protective Order and/or Expedited Transfer
• Participation in the CATCH a Serial Offender (CATCH) Program when the name of the suspect is not reported to or known by law enforcement
The CATCH Program gives warfighters and others who experienced sexual assault an opportunity to anonymously submit suspect information to help the DoD identify serial offenders.