What is unrestricted reporting option?

What is unrestricted reporting option?

Under Unrestricted Reporting, both the command and law enforcement are notified. With Restricted (Confidential) Reporting, the adult sexual assault victim can access healthcare, advocacy services, and legal services without the notification to command or law enforcement.

When filing an unrestricted report a law enforcement investigation is conducted?

When filing an Unrestricted Report, law enforcement investigation is conducted in order to hold the offender accountable. Consent is a freely given agreement to the conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression or lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent.

What does unrestricted reporting trigger?

Unrestricted Reporting of sexual assault is favored by the DoD. This reporting option triggers an investigation, command notification, and allows a person who has been sexually assaulted to access healthcare treatment and the assignment of a SARC and a SAPR VA.

Who can take an unrestricted sharp report?

These DOD Civilian employees and their dependents age 18 and older only have the Unrestricted Reporting Option. U.S. citizen DOD contractor personnel when they are authorized to accompany the Armed Forces in a contingency operations OCONUS and their U.S. citizen employees.

Who can accept unrestricted report?

Service members and military dependents (18 years and older) have two options when it comes to reporting sexual assault: Unrestricted or Restricted Reporting. A SAPR Victim Advocate (VA)’ or Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) will be able to help with the official reporting process.

Can you change an unrestricted report to a restricted report?

A Restricted Report can be converted to a Unrestricted Report at any time. However, once an Unrestricted Report is made, the restricted option is no longer available. For an Unrestricted Report – A sexual assault can be disclosed to: SAPR VA.

What is the difference between restricted and unrestricted sharp?

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.

What do you need to know about unrestricted reporting?

Unrestricted Reporting – starts an official law enforcement investigation, enlists the support of the chain of command, and provides a victim with access to ALL supportive service options: With unrestricted reporting, knowledge of the sexual assault is limited to those with need-to-know.

When to use unrestricted reporting for sexual assault?

This option is recommended for victims of sexual assault who desire an official investigation and command notification in addition to healthcare, victim advocacy and legal services. When selecting Unrestricted Reporting, you should use current reporting channels, e.g.:

Can a victim convert a restricted report to an unrestricted report?

A victim can choose to convert a Restricted Report to Unrestricted at any time. However, once an Unrestricted Report is made, the restricted option is no longer available. Who to Contact to File a Report.

What can you do with a restricted report?

Restricted Reporting – is confidential, does not trigger an investigation or command involvement, and allows the victim to access THESE supportive service options: Advocacy Services (support, information, referral, and accompaniment) Medical/Counseling Services. Victims’ Legal Counsel.