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The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program provides sexual assault awareness and prevention education, victim advocacy, response coordination, case management, and incident data collection to active-duty personnel and adult family ______.
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program provides sexual assault awareness and prevention education, victim advocacy, response coordination, case management, and incident data collection to active-duty personnel and adult family ______.
members
If you are in immediate danger, you should ______ 911.
If you are in immediate danger, you should ______ 911.
call
There are two types of reporting options: Restricted or ______.
There are two types of reporting options: Restricted or ______.
Unrestricted
You can also report to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), SAPR Victim ______, or healthcare personnel.
You can also report to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), SAPR Victim ______, or healthcare personnel.
Restricted reporting allows a victim to explore their rights and options without the pressure of an ______ or legal processes.
Restricted reporting allows a victim to explore their rights and options without the pressure of an ______ or legal processes.
Available for restricted reporting are active duty military, reservists, national ______, and military dependents 18 years of age and older.
Available for restricted reporting are active duty military, reservists, national ______, and military dependents 18 years of age and older.
Victims who initially make a restricted report may later elect to change it to an ______ report.
Victims who initially make a restricted report may later elect to change it to an ______ report.
The Safe Helpline can refer individuals to local civilian resources that offer confidential ______.
The Safe Helpline can refer individuals to local civilian resources that offer confidential ______.
Victims may forfeit their rights to use restricted reporting by talking to someone other than those designated, including ______.
Victims may forfeit their rights to use restricted reporting by talking to someone other than those designated, including ______.
Under restricted reporting, a victim controls the release and management of his/her personal ______.
Under restricted reporting, a victim controls the release and management of his/her personal ______.
Victim advocacy, medical care, and counseling are services available to victims of sexual ______.
Victim advocacy, medical care, and counseling are services available to victims of sexual ______.
With unrestricted reporting, the sexual assault must be reported to the ______ for all active duty members.
With unrestricted reporting, the sexual assault must be reported to the ______ for all active duty members.
Under unrestricted reporting, the victim has access to a wider range of rights and protections, such as Military Protective ______.
Under unrestricted reporting, the victim has access to a wider range of rights and protections, such as Military Protective ______.
One limitation of unrestricted reporting is that the victim may consider the investigation or legal process too ______.
One limitation of unrestricted reporting is that the victim may consider the investigation or legal process too ______.
Civilians and their family dependents who are 18 years or older can receive assistance through the SAPR Services while undergoing ______ care OCONUS.
Civilians and their family dependents who are 18 years or older can receive assistance through the SAPR Services while undergoing ______ care OCONUS.
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA) is one of the designated individuals to whom assaults can be ______.
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA) is one of the designated individuals to whom assaults can be ______.
One benefit of restricted reporting is that it provides the victim with time to consider ______.
One benefit of restricted reporting is that it provides the victim with time to consider ______.
Victims may be limited to a few specified individuals with whom they can discuss the sexual ______.
Victims may be limited to a few specified individuals with whom they can discuss the sexual ______.
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SAPR Reporting Options
SAPR Reporting Options
Different ways to report sexual assault, including restricted or unrestricted reports.
Restricted Report
Restricted Report
A report allowing a victim time to understand services and rights before investigation.
Unrestricted Report
Unrestricted Report
A report initiating investigation and legal processes immediately.
Restricted Reporting Eligibility
Restricted Reporting Eligibility
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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
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SAPR Victim Advocate (VA)
SAPR Victim Advocate (VA)
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911 Reporting
911 Reporting
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DoD Safe Helpline
DoD Safe Helpline
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Military Protective Order (MPO)
Military Protective Order (MPO)
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SAPR VA
SAPR VA
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SARC
SARC
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Restricted Reporting Benefits
Restricted Reporting Benefits
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Unrestricted Reporting Limitations
Unrestricted Reporting Limitations
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Unrestricted Reporting Benefits
Unrestricted Reporting Benefits
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Restricted Reporting Limitations
Restricted Reporting Limitations
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Eligibility for SAPR Services
Eligibility for SAPR Services
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Study Notes
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR)
- SAPR provides education, advocacy, response coordination, and case management for sexual assault victims in the military.
- It serves active-duty personnel, family members, and commands.
Reporting Options
- 911: Call 911 if in immediate danger.
- Restricted Reporting: Allows victims to gather information and explore options without immediate investigation or legal process.
- Eligibility: Active duty military/Coast Guard, Reservists, National Guard, dependents (18+). Note: Spouse/intimate partner assault handled through Family Advocacy Program and individuals prior to enlistment/commissioning.
- Reporting to: SAPR Victim Advocate (SAPR VA), Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Healthcare personnel. Note: Chaplains and Legal Assistance Attorneys cannot receive restricted reports but can aid in preserving the option.
- Services: Advocacy, medical care, forensic exams, counseling, legal assistance, chaplain support.
- Benefits: Victim gets treatment, time to consider options, controls personal information, decides when to investigate.
- Limitations: No Military Protective Orders (MPOs) or reassignments, perpetrator remains with victim, evidence loss is possible, limited discussion with few people.
- Unrestricted Reporting: Leads to a full investigation, potentially involving legal processes.
- Eligibility: Active duty military/Coast Guard, Reservists (federal duty), National Guard (Title 10), dependents (18+), some civilian members (DoD employees/contractors OCONUS).
- Reporting to: SAPR VA, SARC, Military/civilian law enforcement, Chain of Command, NCIS/military. Note: reporting to command or NCIS /military law enforcement is required.
- Services: Advocacy, medical care, forensic exams, counseling, legal assistance, chaplain support.
- Benefits: Broadest rights and protection, safety/assignment assistance (MPOs etc.), accountability of perpetrator, improved community safety.
- Limitations: Cannot switch to restricted reporting, investigation/legal processes may be intrusive, widely known among trusted sources, potentially lengthy (6-18 months), no guarantee of conviction.
Important Considerations
- Restricted vs. Unrestricted Choices: Crucial to understand that unrestricted reporting cannot be changed to restricted reporting and vice versa.
- DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247 (and text option) and website offers support and referrals to civilian resources if not eligible for SAPR support.
- Confidentiality: Understand the differing levels of confidentiality within restricted and unrestricted reporting.
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Explore the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program aimed at supporting military victims of sexual assault. This quiz covers reporting options, eligibility, and services available to active-duty personnel and their families. Test your knowledge on how advocacy and coordinated response systems operate within the military context.
