Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

MCRD Parris Island VWAP Program

MCRD Parris Island’s Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) is designed to ensure victims and witnesses of crime are treated with fairness and dignity and are afforded their rights throughout the criminal justice process – from the first report of a crime through any period of confinement adjudged by a court-martial.

The Marine Corps VWAP instruction is contained at Chapter 6 of the LEGADMINMAN, click: MCO P5800.16A.

Victim Witness Liaison Officer

Major Walter A. Wilkie is the Victim and Witness Liaison Officer (VWLO) for MCRD Parris Island and acts as the Commanding Officer, MCRD Parris Island’s manager for the VWAP Program aboard the depot. In that capacity, Major Wilkie chairs the VWAP Council, manages and maintains a list of all unit Victim Witness Assistance Coordinators and other base Victim Witness Representatives, provides liaison with local civilian services for victims of crime, tracks all services provided and is the central point of contact for the base program.

Pursuant to Marine Corps Directives, each office or agency which provides services to victims and witnesses (see list below) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Representative and each unit (Battalion and Squadron level and above) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Coordinator (VWAC). The VWAC and other representatives are responsible for that unit or office’s part of the base VWAP.

Major Wilkie can be contacted at (843) 228-5579 or click here to email him.

Base Services For Victims and Witnesses

Chaplain

MCRD Parris Island Chaplains offer counseling, religious ministries and related services to victims & witnesses upon request.

(843) 228-3712

Legal Assistance

The MCRD Parris Island Legal Assistance office provides legal assistance for family matters such as divorce and child support and can provide referral to civilian attorneys when needed.

(843) 228-2559/2925

Prosecution/Military Justice Office

The MCRD Parris Island Joint Law Center, Military Justice office provides legal advice and support to all MCRD Parris Island tenant commands in the prosecution of Marines and sailors in general, special, and summary courts-martial. Rights and services afforded by the military justice office to victims and witnesses during the criminal trial process include: the right to be present at all public court proceedings, the right to be contacted about the proposed dismissal of any and all charges, the right to be consulted on decisions not to prosecute, the right to be contacted regarding the proposed terms of any negotiated plea, and the right to be notified of the acceptance of a guilty plea, or any conviction, sentencing and imprisonment of the accused.

(843) 228-4927/2877

MCRD Parris Island Criminal Investigation and Law Enforcement

NCIS, CID, and PMO provide investigative services for criminal offenses. Criminal investigators and law enforcement personnel are responsible for providing victims and witnesses of crimes with the initial information under the VWAP and ensuring they have points of contact for all available services and assistance under the VWAP.

NCIS – (843) 228-3288
CID – (843) 228-6009
PMO – (843) 228-6009

Victim Advocacy Support Program/Family Advocacy

Victim Advocates respond to sexual assault and domestic violence incidences 24/7 by providing supportive and advocacy services for the victim.

(843) 592-0646

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

Ms. Scott, as the SARC, coordinates all the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) activities about MCRD Parris Island and is a point of contact for victims of sexual assault. 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline Number: (843) 592-0646.

Mr. Midge Scott - (843) 228-3744

During work Hours: (843) 228-3744 / After Work Hours: (843) 338-4037

Sexual Assault Hotline: (843) 592-0646 (local and 24/7) or 1 (877) 995-5247 (DoD)

Correctional Facilities(Brigs)

Military brigs house inmates before, during, and after the trial. An accused servicemember placed in pretrial confinement, or sentenced to 30 days or less of confinement is housed at the MCRD Parris Island Brig. Post-trial inmates will be sent to MCRD Parris Island (male) or MCAS Miramar (female). As a victim or a witness, upon request you will be afforded the right to receive notifications regarding changes in the status of an inmate including: release, parole, transfer, and death.

Mr. Vincent Inzerillo - (843) 743-0306 ext. 3005

Medical

Naval Medical Center San Diego provides emergency medical services for military personnel and dependents aboard MCAS San Diego.

(619) 532-6400

Local Civilian Services

Hope Have of the low country
(800) 637-7273
www.hopehavenlc.org