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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
The Pope Army Airfield SARC office provides a 24-hour, seven-day a week sexual assault response capability for all victims. Anyone who feels they have been a victim of sexual assault may contact the Victim Advocate Hotline at DSN 424-7272 or Comm 910 394-7272.
After you contact the hotline, you will be assigned a trained Victim Advocate. Your Victim Advocate will explain reporting options, and may meet you at the hospital for a medical evaluation, treatment and examination. It is your option to accept or decline victim advocacy.
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Sexual Assault is criminal conduct that falls well short of the standards America expects of its men and women in uniform and is a violation of our Air Force Core Values.
Sexual Assault is defined as intentional sexual contact characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. The term includes a broad category of sexual offenses consisting of the following specific UCMJ offenses: rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, abusive sexual contact, forcible sodomy (forced oral or anal sex), or attempts to commit these offenses.
Consent is words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent. Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the accused's use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent. A current or previous dating relationship or the manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent. There is no consent where the person is sleeping or incapacitated, such as due to age, alcohol or drugs, or mental incapacity.
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One of the most effective methods of preventing sexual assault is bystander intervention. What is Active Bystander Intervention?
- This approach encourages people to identify situation that might lead to a sexual assault and then safely intervene to prevent an assault from occurring.
- Active Bystander Intervention discourages victim blaming by switching the focus of prevention to what a community of people can do collectively.
- The approach also allows for a change in cultural expectations by empowering everyone to say or do something when they see inappropriate or harmful behavior.
- This method of intervention places the responsibility of sexual assault prevention on both men and women.
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Helping Agencies
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SARC (Sexual Assault Response Coordinator) - 910 394-SARC (7272)
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Rape Crisis Center - 910 485-7273
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Fayetteville VA Medical Center / Sexual Trauma Counseling - 910 488-2120 ext. 5482
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Mental Health - 910 394-4700
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Chaplains - 910 853-2479/394-3123
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Military Family Life Consultant - 910 394-5536/Cell 910 734-5956
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Ft Bragg Family Advocacy Program - 910 907-7869
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Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) Emergency Room - 910 907-7000
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Command Post - 910 394-9000
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Domestic Violence Women's Shelter - 910 677-2532
National Crisis Lines
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RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) Hotline - 800 656-HOPE (4673)
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DoD Safe Helpline - 877 995-5247
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Suicide Prevention & Veterans Crisis Line - 800 273-8255 Opt 1 for Military Sexual Trauma
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National Domestic Violence Crisis Line (includes assistance for stalking and interpersonal violence) - 800 799-SAFE (7233)
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline - 800 4-A-CHILD
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The Air Force has instituted avenues for reporting sexual assault in the form of Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting.
Restricted Reporting allows sexual assault victims to confidentially disclose the assault to specified individuals (i.e., SARC, SAPR VA, Chaplains or healthcare personnel), and receive medical treatment, including emergency care, counseling, and assignment of a SARC and SAPR VA, without triggering an investigation. It is intended to give the victim (survivor) time and control over the release of their information. Further, it also empowers the survivor to make an informed decision about participating in the criminal process.
Restricted Reporting is available for:
- All Service members and their Dependents over the age of 18
Unrestricted Reporting is any report of sexual assault made through normal reporting channels (for example: reports to chain of command, security forces, and/or Air Force Office of Investigation). This reporting option triggers an investigation, command notification, and allows a person who has been sexually assaulted to access medical treatment and counseling.
Unrestricted Reporting is available for:
- All Service members and their Dependents over the age of 18
- DoD Civilians and their Dependents over the age of 18 (MTF access and/or serving in an OS location)
- Contractors (if supporting in a contingency location outside the continental United States)
Independent Reporting is an assault reported by someone other than the victim.
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"During the last year, the Air Force has worked hard to combat sexual assault. We have invested in programmatic, educational, and resourcing efforts aimed at reinforcing a zero tolerance environment. The Air Force's mission depends on Airmen having complete trust and confidence in one another. Our core values of Integrity, Service and Excellence, define the standard. Sexual assault is absolutely inconsistent and incompatible with our core values, our mission, and our heritage. As such, our SAPR program is a priority both for ensuring readiness and taking care of our Airmen."
Deborah Lee James
Secretary of the Air Force
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"Sexual assault has no place in our Air Force. We live in a culture of respect. We cherish our core values of integrity, service and excellence. But in order to ensure all Airmen experience and benefit from those values, we must eliminate sexual assault in our ranks."
Mark A. Welsh III
General, USAF Chief of Staff
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"Sexual assault has no place in our Air Force. We will continue to provide a balance of focused education, compassionate advocacy, and accountability in order to promote dignity and respect. We remain dedicated to eliminating sexual assault and instilling confidence and care in the reporting process.."
James A. Cody
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
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Ms Karen Smith
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
DSN 424-4551 Comm 910 394-4551
Maj Elenah Kelly
440th Reserve Victim Advocate
DSN 424-1452 Comm 910 394-1452
Victim Advocate Hotline
DSN 424-7272 Comm 910 394-7272
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