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If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, immediately call the SARC at

719-333-SARC (7272)
available 24/7/365

and follow the below guidelines for preserving evidence.


1. Do not bathe, shower or douche.
2. Do not change your clothes.
3. Do not brush your teeth or use mouthwash.
4. Do not use the bathroom, but if you must, save your voided urine for testing at the hospital.
5. Do not eat, drink or apply/take any type of medication.
6. Do not disturb or clean up the crime scene.
Support Services                   
  • First Sergeants
  • Commanders
  • SARC (Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 333-SARC (7272)
  • Ambulance/Fire 911
  • USAFA Emergency Room 333-5000
  • Life Skills 333-5177 (after duty hours call the ER to contact the on call counselor)
  • RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • TESSA is the local helping agency for sexual assault and domestic violence assistance. Crisis Line 719-633-3819 or 719-633-1462
  • Local Suicide Prevention Crisis Line 719-596-LIFE (5433)
  • National Domestic Violence Crisis Line (includes assistance for stalking and interpersonal violence) 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), 1-800-787-4224 (TTY)
  • Interpersonal Violence Crisis Line 1-866-723-3968
  Miscellaneous Contacts
  • Base Command Post 333-2633
  • Community Center Chapel 333-3300 (after duty hours call the Base Command Post @ 333-2633)
  • Employee Assistance Program (DoD civilians only) (719) 333-4363
  • Family Advocacy 333-5270 (after hours contact through the ER @ 333-5000)
  • Life Skills 333-5177 (after hours contact the ER @ 333-5000)
  • Memorial Hospital ER (719) 365-5221
  • Military Equal Opportunity 333-4259 (after duty hours contact the Base Command Post @ 2633)
  • Office of Special Investigations (OSI) 333-3300
  • National Suicide Prevention Crisis Line 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Safe Passage (Formerly know as the Children’s Advocacy Center) (719) 636-1912
  USAFA Cadets Only
  • Security Forces (Crime reporting) 333-2000
  • SARC/ART Team 333-SARC (7272)
  • Academy Counseling Center 333-2107 (after duty hours contact the ER @ 333-5000)
  • Chaplain Services 333-2636 (after duty hours call 333-2910)
  • Cadet Clinic 333-5180 (after duty hours contact the ER @ 333-5000)
  • AOC/AMT
  • TESSA 719-633-3819 or 719-633-1462
  • Human Relations (HR) issues 333-6150
  • Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) issues 333-6713
  • PEER Hotline 3330-5929 (24/7/365)
  Internet Resources
  • www.ccasa.org: Statewide organization that provides information, education and resources to victims of sexual violence.
  • www.childhelpusa.org: Meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children.
  • www.coloradocrimevictims: Statewide membership organization that addresses the needs of crime victims.
  • www.healingclub.com: Online support community for domestic violence victims, survivors and others who want to take part in the healing process.
  • www.mencanstoprape.org: Raises awareness of men to prevent sexual violence against women.
  • www.nationalcac.org: National advocacy center that assists with child abuse response and prevention.
  • www.ncadv.org: National organization that works collectively with the community to end the violence in our lives.
  • www.ojp.gov/ovc/: Office for Victims of crime national website that puts victims first. This website assists victims of sexual assault and other crimes i.e., domestic violence, stalking, child abuse etc.
  • www.raap.org: Rape Assistance Awareness assists victims of sexual assault and provides education programs to the public to prevent sexual violence.
  • www.rainn.org: National website that assists survivors with services throughout the country.
  • www.safepassagecac.org: Local area helping agency that provides sexually abused children with critical services.
  • www.tessacs.org: Local area helping agency that provides services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
  • www.usdoj.gov/ovw/: Department of Justice national website for sexual assault awareness, prevention and other crimes against women i.e., domestic violence and stalking.
  • www.wingsfound.org: Assists adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse with healing.
  • www.malesurvivor.org: Helping boys and men overcome victimization.
  • www.sasian.org: Helping survivors of incest.
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