Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Coast Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
Program policy applies when sexual assault is reported or alleged and the victim or accused is a Coast Guard or other duty military service member, Coast Guard Reserve member on active duty or in a drill status, or a civilian spouse sexually assaulted by their active duty service member spouse.
Purpose of Program
The ultimate purpose of the CG SAPR Program is to eliminate sexual assault within the service by providing a culture of prevention, education and training, response capability, victim support, reporting procedures, and accountability that enhances the safety and well-being of all its members.
Reporting Sexual Assault
Civilians, dependents, and civilian visitors may report
a sexual assault to local law enforcement, the chain of command or a watch
stander.
Service members have two reporting options - Unrestricted and
Restricted.
Unrestricted Reporting is the process a service member
uses to disclose to the chain of command that he or she is the victim of a
sexual assault. Under these circumstances, the victim’s report to command or
law enforcement authorities or to an Employee Assistance Coordinator/Sexual
Assault Response Coordinator (EAPC/SARC), Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS),
Victim Advocate (VA), Health Care Provider (HCP), or anyone else is
reportable to Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS).
Restricted Reporting is the process used by a service
member (or civilian spouse sexually assaulted by their active duty spouse)
to disclose to specific individuals on a confidential basis that he or she
is the victim of a sexual assault. If the assault has been disclosed to ONLY
an HCP, EAPC/SARC, FAS or a VA, it will not be reported to the chain of
command or law enforcement (unless the victim consents or an established
exception exists). If the assault was disclosed to anyone in the armed
forces (except Chaplains), the report must be Unrestricted.
For more information contact the
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (EAPC/SARC) in your area or any military
healthcare provider.
Services and Resources Available
Requesting Services or Resources
Contact the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (EAPC/SARC) at
your
Regional Work-Life Office. Services can also be
initiated by contacting any military healthcare provider.
Program References
The following reference provides details of the Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response Program:
Related Program Information
Sexual Abuse incidents occurring between family members shall be reported
in accordance with the provisions in
COMDTINST 1750.7C, Family Advocacy Program.
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program:
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Manager, Ms. Shawn Marie Wren
CG-1112, at (202) 475-5163, Fax: (202) 475-5907 or email at
Shawn.M.Wren@uscg.mil.