Reporting Options

Restricted

• Incident is reported only to SARC, VA, Healthcare Provider or Chaplain
• Will not trigger the investigative process
• Allows victim to receive
  • Medical Treatment
  • SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam)
  • Advocacy Services
  • Counseling Assistance
• Senior Commander is notified within 24 hours of NON-identifying personal information

Unrestricted

• Command and Investigative Services notified
• Allows the victim to receive
  • Medical Treatment
  • SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam)
  • Advocacy Services
  • Legal Services
• Military Protective Order
• Limited – Dependent on state laws
  • Referrals
  • Who would know
  • If civilian status not informing command

Individuals performing duty in the following categories may make a restricted report:

• Title 32 or Traditional Drill Status
• Inactive Duty for Training (IDT)
• Annual Training
• Active Duty Operational Support (less than 30 days)
• Title 10, Active Duty
• Title 32, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR)
• Title 32, ADOS (more than 30 days)

I am a Military Technician in Technician Status what am I eligible for?

• Confidential referral
• Limited reporting
• Benefits determined by Technician insurance benefits
• Workman's Compensation may be available if sexual assault occurred during duty hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Military One Source

I am on State Active Duty (state emergency/disaster response) what am I eligible for?

• Limited state benefits defined by state law
• Workman's Compensation
• Military One Source
• NOT eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select

I am a Veteran Returning from Active Duty to Title 32 what am I eligible for?

• Line of Duty (LOD) Benefits
• Transitional Assistance Management Program benefits
• VA Medical Benefits
• Military One Source

What are some Civilian Resources that are available?

• Local Rape Crisis Centers
• SANE/SAFE services paid for by law enforcement (check state laws)
• Victim Assistance and Compensation Program (check state laws)
• National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards ( www.nacvcb.org/statelinks.html )
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (www.nsvrc.org )
• TRICARE Reserve Select (if purchased)
• Other Health Insurance

Who must I report to if it is to be kept restricted?

• SARC
• VA
• Chaplain
• Healthcare Provider

What are some disadvantages to Restricted Reporting?

• No investigation
• Nothing will happen to the accused
• Accused will remain in a position to likely sexually assault others
• Military Protective Orders are not available to victim
• Separating the Victim from the Accused is not possible
• Unable to discuss with anyone else or it would then void protection offered under restricted reporting would be voided

What impact does "Restricted Reporting" have on my situation/case?

• If a victim consents in writing to allow information to be disclosed to commander/law enforcement
• Command and Law Enforcement will be notified in cases whenever there is a serious or imminent threat
• Disability Boards will receive certain information to determine fitness for duty or retirement disability
• SARC, VA and Healthcare providers can share information among each other as needed to facilitate supervision/coordination of victim services and treatment
• Military and civilian courts or judges may order release of information (e.g., cases of mandatory reporting for child abuse or domestic violence).
• You can change your reporting to unrestricted if you change your mind
• You cannot go back to Restricted after you select Unrestricted

Why would an investigation of a Restricted Report happen?

• Commander receives information from a source independent of the restricted reporting avenue
• Victim discloses circumstances of the sexual assault to someone other than the VA, SARC, Chaplain, or Healthcare provider

Under what circumstances would the SARC, VA or Healthcare provider disclose information during an investigation?

• If the victim authorizes the disclosure in writing
• Or another exception applies
• Disclosure will be limited to that necessary to satisfy the purpose of the disclosure.
• Further disclosure will not be made unless the victim authorizes the disclosure in writing

Why do I have to sign the Victim Reporting Preference Statement?

• It is a tool available to help both the VA and the victim begin to focus on the reporting options available to the victim and show the implications associated with each of them
• It si a Mandatory DoD form that all victims are required to sign when presenting themselves for treatment of a sexual assault incident
• The VA is responsible for explaining each item on the form
• Victim will be provided a copy of the form
• If victim refuses to sign it could result in an automatic unrestricted report
• A refusal would trigger notification to the command and the criminal investigative organization