Definitions
Reporting
Acronyms
Policy Update 2022
VVA Roles/Responsibilities
100
Intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority when the victim DOES NOT or CANNOT consent
What is Sexual Assault
100

What is the difference between RESTRICTED and UNRESTRICTED Reporting?

RESTRICTED REPORTING allows a victim to confidentially disclose the assault to specified individuals without triggering an official investigation. UNRESTRICTED REPORTING is reported to the command for all active duty members and requires the intervention of OSI/Law enforcement

100

SAPR

Sexual Assault Prevention Response

100

How long will sexual assault forensic exams now be kept by AFOSI?

10 years

100

What is the SAPR AFI to find a full list of VVA roles & responsibilities?

AFI 90-6001

200
Involves UNWELCOME sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
What is Sexual Harassment?
200
To whom can you make a restricted report?
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocates, Health Care Providers, and **Chaplains**
200

SAPR VA

Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victims Advocate

200

True/False: A victim of sexual violence can make a restricted report at the SAPR office AFTER telling his/her commander/supervisor about the incident?

True

200

How many CEUs must a VVA maintain (and how often) to remain certified?

32 CEUs, every 2 years

300

A centralized, case-level incident database for the collection and maintenance of information regarding sexual assaults.

DSAID
300

What form is used to make a restricted OR unrestricted report of sexual assault?

DD Form 2910

300

SARC

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

300

Who can participate in the CATCH program?

Those with restricted reports OR unrestricted reports where the subject info was never discovered/case closed
300

What law allows VVAs to keep confidentiality with victims?

Military Rule of Evidence (MRE) 514

400

Provides victims who file an Unrestricted Report of sexual assault an option of a permanent change of station (PCS) or a temporary or permanent change of assignment (PCA) to a location that will support healing and recovery.

Expedited Transfer

400

Who is notified when a victim files an UNRESTRICTED REPORT?

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Victim Advocates OSI/Law enforcement Chain of Command

400

SAFE

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam

400
New this year, who also can request an expedited transfer?

Adult dependents with an unrestricted report (via the service member)

400

Who do VVAs report to while performing VVA duties?

SARC (2.9.4. When a VVA is performing advocacy duties, they report directly to the SARC; however, no change of rater is initiated. The SARC has sole discretion to decide whether an individual will serve as a VVA based on their advocacy role. )

500

Words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person.

Consent

500

For unrestricted cases, what kind of report is sent up the chain from the victim's commander to the MAJCOM?

8 day report

500

CMG

Case Management Group

500

Can a victim file a restricted report with the SAPR office if there is a 3rd party report/independent investigation open?

Yes (if it was not due to the disclosure by the victim to law enforcement). 

500

What is the local area SAPR hotline number?

310-653-7272

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