Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SARP)

What To Do If You Are a Victim

First, get to a safe place.   

If you are in need of urgent medical attention, call 911. 

If you are not injured, you still need medical assistance to protect your health.  As soon as possible seek medical attention at the nearest medical facility. 

To protect evidence, it is important that you do not shower, brush your teeth, put on make-up, eat, drink, or change your clothes until advised to do so.  Even if you do not intend to report the assault to police, it is still important to protect and collect evidence to preserve your options for the future. 

You or the medical treatment facility should call the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) at the above number.  A Victim Advocate will meet with you immediately to provide support to you throughout the medical process, if you wish.  They will also inform you of your options in reporting the assault, some of which trigger a military investigation, others of which do not trigger a military investigation.  Be aware that reporting options vary depending on the victim’s military status.  (See Confidential Sexual Assault Reporting)

The SARC or Victim Advocate may not disclose any information about the assault if you are an active duty service member and select a confidential reporting option.  With your permission, they will provide support to you through all aspects of the reporting process, but at any point you may decline their assistance.  If you prefer, you may contact a confidential counseling resource off-base to receive assistance. (See Victim Resources)

It is important that you receive counseling assistance from a trained professional.