Can A Military Service Healthcare Personnel Take A Restricted Report?

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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 an unrestricted report?

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.

Can a UVA take a restricted report?

Service members who are sexually assaulted and desire restricted reporting under this policy may only report the assault to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA), Victim Advocate (VA), or a Healthcare Provider (HCP).

Who Cannot take a restricted sharp report?

SHARP services are those that are provided by a SARC or SAPR VA. At this time, retired members of any component are not eligible for a restricted report. DOD civilians are currently not eligible to make a restricted report. You receive appropriate medical treatment, advocacy, legal assistance, and counseling.

Who Cannot take a restricted report?

You should not discuss the assault with anyone, to include your friends, because they may be mandatory reporters. The only exceptions would be chaplains, healthcare personnel, your assigned SAPR VA or SARC, and Special Victims’ Counsel.

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.

How many days do you have to report sharp?

Every Soldier must have the personal courage to Intervene, Act, and Motivate others to take action when needed. Every Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents. (AR 600-20, para 7-3b. and para 8-2a.)

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.

At what level does the sharp program have a full time staff?

The Army’s SHARP Program also: Permeates the Army structure from the Pentagon down to the individual Soldier level. Has full-time staff at the brigade level and higher.

Which reporting process gives the alleged victim the widest range of access to services and protection?

Unrestricted reporting ensures the widest range of rights and protections to the victim, including an official investigation of the allegations, alleged offender accountability, and additional command protective actions.

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.

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Which of the following defines the unrestricted reporting option?

(1) Unrestricted reporting. 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.

What is the bottom line intent of the IAM Strong campaign?

The goal of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program is to create a climate where Soldiers live the Army Values, thereby eliminating incidents of sexual assault.

How long after the case management group will the victims unit commander ensure the victim receives a monthly update?

Within 72 hours after the CMG, the victim’s unit commander (or equivalent) will ensure the victim receives a monthly update on the current status of all investigative, medical, legal, and command proceedings pertaining to the unrestricted case, until final sexual assault case disposition.

What AR does sharp fall under?

Developed and implemented a Prevention Plan of Action to advance sexual assault primary prevention efforts within the Army. Updated AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, to consolidate SHARP program policy changes.

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.

What does an army victim advocate do?

The role of a victim advocate is to provide essential support, explain reporting options, coordinate unit transfer options and assist the victim in making informed decisions. Meanwhile, Contreras described the brigade SARC as a liaison who coordinates everything for victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

What is SARC sharp specialist?

Contact your Senior Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) if you are interested in knowing more about the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Foundation course.

What does ABC stand for in sharp?

What does the acronym ABC stand for? ( Preventing Assault – Bystander Intervention, page 2 of 8) Assess for safety, Be with others, Care for person.

Why is the sharp program failing?

The lack of leadership and interest in the program led to personnel shortages, and brigades and battalions regularly failed to adequately staff their SHARP programs or meet other requirements. The 416th had no sexual assault response coordinator from mid-November 2018 until early July 2019, nearly nine months.

What are two possible consequences for a manager who harasses an employee?

Employer Liability for Harassment

The employer is automatically liable for harassment by a supervisor that results in a negative employment action such as termination, failure to promote or hire, and loss of wages.

What is a DD Form 2910?

DD Form 2910, “Victim Reporting Preference Statement

Sexual assault reporting procedures require that the SARC be notified of all incidents of reported sexual assault.

How long is a DD Form 2910 maintained?

The DD Form 2911 will be retained for 50 years.

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