The two reporting options for Sexual Assault
Restricted and Unrestricted
complaint filed by an unknown source (email, organizational hotline)
Anonymous
BN SHARP representative / location
SFC Fields (B CO )
SSG Gainous ( HSC bldg 13405)
SSG Smith (B CO)
The mandatory discharge(upon conviction) for Rape & Sexual Assault
Dishonorable Discharge
Provides comprehensive assistance and liaison to victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment
Victim Advocate (VA)
Which reporting procedure allows access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE)
Restricted and Unrestricted reporting
Categories of sexual harassment
Verbal, Nonverbal, and Physical Contact
BDE SARC / VA
BDE SARC: SFC Fong
915-203-6010
BDE VA: Gutierrez-Macias, Angela
915-892-4185
Sexual assault can occur without regard to…
Gender, spousal relationship or age of victim
Conditions placed on a person’s career or terms of employment in return for sexual favors
Quid pro quo
Which reporting procedure does not allows access to medical, advocacy, legal, and counseling services
Restricted and unrestricted reporting
N/A
Both restricted and unrestricted reporting allow access to medical, advocacy, legal, and counseling services
Complaint that can be resolved with help of the Chain of Command (no timeline)
Informally
Can expedite a transfer and issue a military protective order
BN CDR
Even if I do not have any visible physical injuries should I seek medical attention
Yes, seek medical care as soon as possible
(you may be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually transmitted disease)
Being subjected to offensive, crude, unwanted, and unsolicited comments and behavior of a sexual nature
Hostile environment
These 7 can accept an Unrestricted Report
Commander, CID, JAG, IG, SARC, VA, & Healthcare Personnel
Allows a complainant to resolve a Sexual Harassment complaint through an investigation that is conducted by the BDE CDR using a DA 7746
Formal complaint
Direct, Distract, Delegate
I was sexual assaulted who should I contact so I can keep all of my reporting procedures open
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) / Victim Advocate (VA) / health care provider
Threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action, or any other act of retaliation against a Military member for making or preparing a protected communication
Reprisal
Over the weekend I was assaulted, I told my best friend, brother, and team leader, what are my reporting options?
Unrestricted reporting
Allows a complainant to resolve a Sexual Harassment complaint through discussion, problem identification and clarification of issues does not require a timeline or DA 7746
Informal complaint
I can call these numbers for help (Hotline)
127th ASB 915-443-9186
1AD CAB 915-744-2826
FORT BLISS SHARP HOTLINE: 915-245-8991 (24/7)
DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247
Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647
National Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Your battle was just sexually assaulted what can you do to help
Get them to a safe location, contact your SARC, preserve all evidence, get them medical attention
Serves as the single point of contact to coordinate sexual assault victim care
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)