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Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

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Henderson Hall
Arlington, Virginia
Purpose:

Henderson Hall’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program provides 24/7 support and advocacy to all Marines, Sailors, and military dependents over 18. The Program addresses the prevention of sexual assault through awareness, education, and training. We also ensure that all Marines, Sailors, and military dependents who are victims of sexual assault are “treated with dignity, sensitivity, and without prejudice.”  

Contact Information:

SARC: (703) 693-4733 | Email us
SARC Cell: (202) 439-5827
Victim Advocate: (703) 568-0963 or (703) 568-0964
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall 24/7 Support Line: (703) 217-9940 

Location

Henderson Hall

Building: 29 | Room: 108


 

Reporting options available:
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Expand List item 6877Collapse List item 6877  Restricted Reporting
Restricted Reporting: 

This enables someone to receive support services without triggering an official investigation. The following individuals have confidentiality, and they are ready to help:

- Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
- SAPR Victim Advocate
- Healthcare Provider
- Chaplain*
- Victims’ Legal Counsel*

When a restricted report is made, medical care, advocacy and counseling services are available without notifying command or law enforcement officials. The SARC will notify the Commanding Officer of the Installation that an assault occurred without providing identifying information about the victim. A Marine who elects to make a restricted report can always change to an unrestricted report.

Victims are cautioned only to disclose a sexual assault to specified individuals to avoid third party reporting.  If a victim discloses a sexual assault to a Marine in his or her direct chain of command, then the Marine is a mandated reporter, and required to make the appropriate notifications. ** Disclosure of a sexual assault does not automatically initiate an unrestricted report unless that disclosure is to Law Enforcement. The victim shall be referred to the SARC or SAPR VA to discuss reporting options.

*The SARC and SAPR VA are the only sources that can take the official report via form DD2910.  All other individuals, including Healthcare personnel, counselors, Victim Legal Counsel (VLC) and chaplain, can maintain confidentiality but not make an official report.

** Victims choosing not to participate in the Military Criminal Investigation Organization (MCIO) investigations initiated upon third-party reports or by command (e.g., if a Service member reports a sex-related offense to a supervisor in the chain of command) may do so by signing a 540K Victim Preference Statement indicating their decision not to participate in an investigation. Victims are encouraged to consult with an SVC or VLC and provide the MCIOs with written notice of their decision as soon as possible.

Expand List item 6878Collapse List item 6878  Unrestricted Reporting
Unrestricted Reporting: 

This allows the same support however an official investigation will be conducted by Law Enforcement/NCIS, and the Command will be notified as well.

The following individuals can assist in an Unrestricted Report:

- Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
- SAPR Victim Advocate
- Healthcare Provider
- Chaplain
- Victims’ Legal Counsel
- Chain of Command
- Law Enforcement

Details of the incident will only be shared with personnel who have a legitimate need to know. This option allows the victim to request a Military Protective Order, Civilian Protective Order, or an Expedited Transfer and enables the Marine Corps to potentially hold the offender accountable.

Expand List item 6879Collapse List item 6879  Expanded Restricted Reporting
Expanded Restricted Reporting:

2021 DoD changes afford the option for Restricted Reporting even if:
An allegation was disclosed to commander or someone in their chain command.
A report was made to law enforcement by a third party.
An investigation is initiated, in progress, or closed.

This Does Not Apply if the Marine:
Reports the assault to law enforcement.
Files an Unrestricted Report.

What this means for leaders:
Mandatory reporting to command and law enforcement still required
Ensuring the safety of the Marine
Immediately referring to the SARC/SAPR VA 
Addressing destructive comments within the Unit

Henderson Hall Reporting Outside Chain of Command  
Henderson Hall Reporting Retaliation

Definitions:
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Expand List item 6890Collapse List item 6890  Sexual Assault

Intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. As used in the DoD Instruction 6495.02, Volume 1, “Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Procedures,” March 28, 2013, as amended, Incorporating Change 8, July 26, 2024, 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.

Expand List item 6892Collapse List item 6892  Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

The SARCs shall serve as the single point of contact at an installation or command, or within a geographic area. The SARCs oversee sexual assault awareness, prevention, response training, coordinates medical treatment and emergency care for victims of sexual assault, and tracks the services provided to a victim from the initial report through final disposition and resolution. Additional policy and guidance are provided in the DoD Instruction 6495.02, Volume 1, “Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Procedures,” March 28, 2013, as amended, Incorporating Change 8, July 26, 2024.

Expand List item 6891Collapse List item 6891  Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate

The SAPR VA shall provide coordination and encourage victim service referrals and ongoing, nonclinical support to the victim of a reported sexual assault and facilitate care in accordance with the Sexual Assault Response Protocols prescribed SAPR Policy Toolkit located on www.sapr.mil. Assist the victim in navigating those processes required to obtain care and services needed. Provide a response consistent with requirements for the SARC response in the DoD Instruction 6495.02, Volume 1, “Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Procedures,” March 28, 2013, as amended, Incorporating Change 8, July 26, 2024: (a) Support will include providing information on available options and resources so the victim can make informed decisions about his or her case. (b) The SAPR VA will be directly accountable to the SARC in adult sexual assault cases (not under the FAP jurisdiction) and shall provide victim advocacy for adult victims of sexual assault.

 

 

Expand List item 6893Collapse List item 6893  Victims’ Legal Counsel

The Marine Corps Victims' Legal Counsel Organization is fully committed to provide legal advice, counseling, and representation to victims of sexual assault and other crimes, and to protect victims' rights at all stages of the military justice process.  

Expand List item 6894Collapse List item 6894  Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) Program

The Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) Program is voluntary and allows an eligible adult sexual assault victim to submit an anonymous entry into the CATCH database to discover if the suspect in their report may have also assaulted another person (i.e., a “potential match” in the CATCH website). The CATCH Program is implemented through procedures set forth in the DoDI 5505.18 “Investigation of Adult Sexual Assault in the Department of Defense,” March 22, 2017, as amended, Incorporating Change 5, July 26, 2024, and the procedures in the USD(P&R) CATCH Memo. To access the CATCH website, please click here. Please use this link: www.sapr.mil/catch (1) Eligible adult sexual assault victims in accordance with the DoD Instruction 6495.02, Volume 1, “Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Procedures,” March 28, 2013, as amended, Incorporating Change 8, July 26, 2024 include those: (a) Who file, or have already filed, a Restricted Report with a DD Form 2910. A Restricted Report will not be converted to an Unrestricted Report based on the information provided by the victim to the CATCH Program without the victim’s written permission on a revised DD Form 2910. (b) Who file, or have already filed, an Unrestricted Report with a DD Form 2910 and the identity of their suspect was not disclosed by the victim or uncovered by law enforcement, to include MCIOs (e.g., third-party report with no suspect identification). (c) Who do not want to or are not ready to file an official report of sexual assault (through a DD Form 2910 or to law enforcement), but DO want to submit an entry in the CATCH System. Eligible victims will be able to submit a SAPR-related inquiry (SRI) CATCH Entry through a SARC or SAPR VA with a DD Form 2910-4, “Catch A Serial Offender (CATCH) Program Explanation and Notification Form for SAPR Related Inquiry (SRI) CATCH Entries”. If notified of a potential match, the SRI CATCH Entry victim can decide whether to file an Unrestricted Report and/or participate in the MCIO investigation. Catch poster

Contact Resources: 
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Expand List item 6880Collapse List item 6880  Military Resources:

Joint Base Myer Provost Marshalls Office (PMO)
(703) 588-2800 / 2801

Henderson Hall Family Advocacy Program/ Victim Advocate
(703) 614-7204 Office (703) 693-6611 24/7 Support Line

Henderson Hall Command Chaplain
(703) 614-9280 Office (703) 772-4868 After hours

Regional Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC)
(703)784-4514

Expand List item 6882Collapse List item 6882  Local Civilian Resources:

DC Rape Crisis Center
www.dcrcc.org
(202) 333-7273, 24/7 Hotline
Group Counseling: (202) 742-1720
(Male counselors are available)

Alexandria Sexual Assault Response & Awareness (SARA)
(703) 683-7273, 24/7 Hotline
(Services can only be used if the assault occurs or if the victim lives in Alexandria)
 
Doorways for Women and Families
(703) 237-0881, 24/7 Hotline

Fairfax Domestic Violence Helpline
(703) 360-7273

Domestic Violence Center, MD
(410) 997-3292

Sexual Assault Victims’ Advocacy Service (SAVAS)
(Dumfries, VA-Group counseling offered)
(703) 368-4141, 24/7 Crisis line; (703) 497-1192, office

Expand List item 6881Collapse List item 6881  National Resources:

DoD Safe Helpline
(877) 995-5247, 24/7 Hotline
Text: 55-247 (Inside the U.S.) or 202-470-5546 (Outside the U.S.) Text your location for the nearest support resources.
www.SafeHelpline.org

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-4673, 24/7 Hotline
www.rainn.org

Military OneSource
(800) 342-9647, Stateside, 24/7 Hotline
(877) 888-0727, Spanish
(800) 342-9647 / (703) 253-7599, Overseas (Select country of origin for specific dialing instructions.)
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/international-calling-options

National Domestic Violence
(800) 799-7233, 24/7 Hotline
1-800-787-3224 TTY
www.thehotline.org/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline    
Dial 988, 24/7 Hotline
ASL option available
988lifeline.org

National Center for Victims of Crime 
(202) 467-8700, Headquarters Office
(855) 484-2846, National Hotline for Crime Victims
victimsofcrime.org

Expand List item 6889Collapse List item 6889  Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam:

INOVA Ewing Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team (FACT) Department
 (703) 776-6666
 
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner on-staff 24/7 Mary Washington Hospital Forensic Services
 (540) 741-1100

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner on-staff 24/7 Fort Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Emergency Room (Ft. Belvoir)
 (571) 231-3126
 (Emergency Room is 24/7. The Emergency Room staff will contact the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner ‘On Call.’  The Examiner will provide additional guidance upon initial telephone contact.)

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
 (301) 295-4810
 (Currently not authorized to conduct Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exams. However, patients may be transferred to INOVA upon request.)  

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Technical Assistance
 1-877-819-7278

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