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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

Welcome to the Columbus AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) page!  For additional information on the program, please contact the SAPRO office at 434-1228 or the hotline (which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week) at 364-0822.
tabMission 
The mission of the Columbus AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office is to reinforce the Air Force's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response, reporting, and accountability. Air Force policy promotes sensitive care and confidential reporting for victims of sexual assault and accountability for those who commit these crimes.
tabHow To Report Sexual Assault 
1. Call the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator office at 434-1228 or call the SARC hotline at (662) 364-0822.  The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  You will reach either Mrs. Daisy Jones-Brown or a victim advocate.

2. Stop by the SARC office in building 926, room 232. The SARC or a victim advocate will provide you with support and important information about reporting options.
tabReporting Options For Sexual Assault 
Military members who are sexually assaulted can decide if they want the incident investigated and shared with their chain of command or not.

It is vital to know the differences between restricted and unrestricted reporting.  If you contact your command or law enforcement your report automatically becomes unrestricted.

Restricted Reporting*:
  • Contact SARC
  • Command is NOT notified
  • No Investigation is initiated
  • SARC or victim advocate attends to the needs of the victim, providing supportive services
  • Get medical care
  • Get counseling
  • Can make unrestricted reporting decision at a later date
* (Active duty military and dependents 18 years of age or older)


Unrestricted Reporting:
  • Contact SARC
  • Command is notified
  • Investigation is initiated
  • SARC or victim advocate attends to victim needs, providing supportive services
  • Get medical care
  • Get counseling

E-mail general SARC questions or inquiries to:
14FTW/CVK@us.af.mil

Sexual Assault reporting, personal questions or inquiries to: daisy.jones-brown@columbus.af.mil
tabHelpful Links And Phone Numbers 
Department of Defense Safe Helpline (anonymous if desired):
  • Talk with a certified counselor online: http://www.safehelpline.org
  • Safe Helpline (can connect you to your installation SARC): (877) 995-5247
  • DoD Safe Helpline Text: 55247
Military Related Websites/Phone Number:

Local/State Numbers and Website:

  • Crisis Intervention (Helpline Columbus): (662) 328-0200
  • Safe Haven (Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center): (662) 327-6040
  • Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA): http://www.mscasa.org
National Website:

Medical Assistance:
  • Base Clinic Appointments: 434-2273
  • Humana (TriCare): 434-5348
Counseling and Mental Health Assistance:
  • Base Chapel: 434-2500
  • Mental Health: 434-2239
  • Family Advocacy: 434-2197
  • Equal Opportunity: 434-2546
Legal/Law Enforcement Reports and Investigations:
  • Air Force Office of Special Investigations: 434-2852
  • Command Post: 434-7020
  • Security Forces: 434-7129
  • Base Legal Assistance: 434-7030

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