Immediate Response
What is the first priority when a Marine reports sexual assault?
Ensure safety of the victim.
What leadership traits help eliminate barriers to reporting?
Trust, consistency, approachability, empathy, fairness, accountability, knowledge
Empathy
"Something happened to me before I joined the Marine Corps and for some reason, it's all I've been able to think about lately. It is driving me crazy; I don't know what to do."
I get that, I hate when past stuff creeps up on me. I know there are resources available to us. Can I help you find someone to talk to?
Name the two reporting options offered by the SAPR program.
Restricted and Unrestricted
T/F
If a Marine reports to you, you should gather as much information about the assault before going to the SARC.
False.
You hear rumors about a sexual assault incident but unsure if anyone reported it. What do you do next?
Shut down rumors, encourage reporting, address climate by ensuring Marines know it is not tolerated in the command.
Effective Communication
It is the end of the day, you are working on your computer and only have three more emails to send before you can head home. A LCpl approaches you to ask for advice on how he should handle a sensitive situation.
You turn away from your computer and actively listen to the Marine's concerns.
What are some barriers to reporting?
Fear of retaliation, lack of trust in leadership, fear of not being believed
What is your primary role after a Marine reports to you?
Support, ensure safety, and connect to resources.
A Marine is intoxicated and tells you about a sexual assault that happened to them. What should you not do?
Discredit or dismiss
Healthy Interactions
"I need to tell you something, as a friend, but i need you to promise not to tell anyone. Something happened over the weekend and I need a SARC. Do you know where the office is?"
Provide SARCs office location and phone number. Let them know you are available if they need anything.
T/F
If a victim discloses to a SARC or SAPR VA they must make a report.
False.
T/F
Every Marine is a mandated reporter of sexual assault no matter the role.
False.
A Marine tells you they dont trust the system and they do not want to report. What do you do?
Respect their decsion, provide options/resources, do not force reporting.
Prevention
You are at work when you overhear a Marines conversation: "Look. All I know is you better not get in my way this weekend. I'm hooking up with Davis and Lopez, even if they don't know it yet."
Confront the Marine and explain why what they said is inappropriate.
What services are offered to a victim with an unrestricted report?
Advocacy, counseling, medical, forensic exam, VLC, CATCH, command involvement, investigation, MPO. CPO, expedited transfer
Base 24/7 SAPR Support Line number.
(760) 500-1707
You tell your SNCO about a report made to you by a LCpl. They say "lets handle it at our level." What do you do?
Follow proper SAPR procedures.
It is late and a junior Marine knocks on your door and says: "I think something bad happened. I was drinking. I dont remember everything. Please dont tell anyone.
What do you say first, what do you not say?
DO: Ensure safety, see what they need, explain their options. DONT: Question drinking, blame, interrogate.
This term refers to a person who witnesses a potential situation of harm and chooses to take action to prevent or stop misconduct.
Bystander.