Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR)
promoting respect, preserving dignity

The Department of Defense does not tolerate sexual assault. The Department has implemented a comprehensive SAPR policy to ensure the safety, dignity and well-being of all members of the Armed Forces. Our men and women serving throughout the world deserve nothing less, and their leaders — both military and civilian — are committed to maintaining a workplace environment that rejects sexual assault and reinforces a culture of prevention, response and accountability. The DoD has instituted procedures for victims of sexual assault, including a confidential reporting option for eligible service members. (http://www.militaryonesource.com)

The SAPR program provides comprehensive services that center on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy and overall system response. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) ensures that victims of sexual assault are assigned a Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA) or Installation Victim Advocate (VA) to ensure they receive appropriate and sensitive care.  The SAPR program provides crisis intervention and support services to victims of sexual assault, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, you are not alone.  Help and support is available.

POC: Brenda Huntsinger
Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program Manager
808-257-7777, Bldg 216
MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay

SAPR DoD website:  http://www.sapr.mil
Marine Corps SAPR website: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/sapro/index.cfm

Helpful Videos

There are also two short PSA videos on http://www.sapr.mil
Look on the right hand side of the home page, titled My Duty "Hero" and "Buddy.".

If you have been sexually assaulted, you have a choice.
What are your reporting options?

Under the DoD and Marine Corps policy, Active Duty victims of sexual assault can be provided confidential support.  To keep information confidential, military victims of sexual assault have the option to make a restricted report to the following individuals:

• Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
• Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA)
• Installation Victim Advocate (VA)
• Healthcare Personnel

Restricted Reporting

• Medical Care
• Counseling
• Referrals and support services
• Support from Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Victim Advocates
• Chaplain
• No Criminal Investigation
• No Command Notification or Support

Unrestricted Reporting

• Medical Care
• Counseling
• Referrals and support services
• Support from Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Victim Advocates
• Chaplain
• Protective Order
• Separation from Offender
• Command Notification and Support
• Criminal Investigation Initiated