What is the purpose of the restricted reporting option?

What is the purpose of the restricted reporting option?

The Restricted Reporting Option. (1) Intended to give a victim additional time and increased control over the release and management of personal information and to empower the victim to seek relevant information and support to make informed decisions about participating in a criminal investigation.

Is restricted reporting always confidential?

Restricted Reporting – is confidential, does not trigger an investigation or command involvement, and allows access to THESE supportive service options: Advocacy Services (support, information, referral, and accompaniment)

Who can accept a restricted report?

For restricted reporting, the only individuals who can take a restricted report are SARCs, VAs, VVAs, and medical personnel under certain circumstances. You may also confidentially speak to the DoD Safe Helpline at: http://safehelpline.org or 877-995- 5247.

What is the difference between restricted and unrestricted Sharp reports?

Restricted reporting is designed to help the victim by allowing them to receive the help that they need without formally opening an investigation. Unrestricted reporting gives the victim medical attention while simultaneously opens a formal investigation into the alleged assault/harassment.

How do I make a restricted report?

You can only make a Restricted Report by contacting a SARC, SAPR VA, or healthcare personnel. However, an official report is only taken by the SARC/SAPR VA through the completion of DD Form 2910. It is important that you only disclose the assault to these people.

What does a SARC do?

Sexual assault response coordinators (SARCs) serve as the single point of contact to coordinate sexual assault victim care. They track the services provided from the initial report of a sexual assault through disposition and resolution of the victim’s health care and support service needs.

What is a restricted report?

Restricted Reporting. Restricted reporting allows a sexual assault victim to confidentially disclose the details of his or her assault to specified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the official investigative process.

Who can take restricted report sharp?

Restricted reporting is available at this time to military personnel of the Armed Forces and military dependents age 18 and older who are eligible for treatment in the military healthcare system, who were victims of sexual assault perpetrated by someone other than a spouse or intimate partner.

What does sharp stand for?

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program (SHARP)

Can the SARC take a restricted report?

Who can accept an official Restricted Report? You can only make a Restricted Report by contacting a SARC, SAPR VA, or healthcare personnel. However, an official report is only taken by the SARC/SAPR VA through the completion of DD Form 2910. It is important that you only disclose the assault to these people.

What is the biggest limitation of restricted reporting?

Limitations of Restricted Reporting

• Victim cannot receive a Military Protective Order (MPO) or be reassigned for safety.
• Perpetrator may continue to have contact with the victim.
• Evidence from the crime scene may be lost.
• Victims are limited to a few specified individuals with whom they can discuss the sexual assault.

Are SARCs special operations?

Mission. SARCs are trained and specialized in the same aspects of special operations as their counterparts: amphibious entry, deep recon and direct action. They also instruct and advise the recon Marines in the prevention and treatment of illnesses, whether in combat or training.