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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

 

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is the point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim (survivor) care 24/7, 365 days a year. The SARC is also responsible for promoting awareness of the wing's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program through training and awareness initiatives.

 

If you have been sexually assaulted, you can seek confidential help through the SARC, a Victim Advocate, Medical Personnel or a Chaplain.

 

 386 AEW 24/7Helpline: 442-7272 (442-SARC). Dialing 0 at voicemail will connect you directly to the SARC cell phone.

 

You may also e-mail the 386th AEW SARC at 386aew.sarc@asab.afcent.af.mil

Program definitions and outline

Sexual Assault is criminal conduct that falls well short of the standards America expects of its men and women in uniform and is a violation of our Air Force Core Values.

Sexual Assault is defined as intentional sexual conduct, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim.

Consent "Consent" is defined as words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent. Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the accused's use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent. A current or previous dating relationship by itself or the manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent.

Advocacy You are not alone. Air Force Victim Advocates provide essential support, liaison services and care to victims of sexual assault. The VA ensures victims continue to receive the necessary care and support until the victim states or SARC determines that support is no longer needed. VA's responsibilities include providing crisis intervention, referral and ongoing non-clinical support, including providing information on available options and resources to assist the victim in making informed decisions about the case. VAs do not provide counseling or other professional services. A trained victim advocate can to help you through the recovery process.

386 AEW Contact numbers

SARC: 442-SARC (7272)
Chaplain: 442-2655
EMEDS: 442-2273
Mental Health: 442-2935
DoD SafeHelpline:

www.SafeHelpline.org. 1-877-995-5247

All 442- numbers are DSN.

Sexual assault reporting options

Unrestricted Reporting The Unrestricted Reporting option is for victims of sexual assault who desire medical treatment, referral services and an official investigation of the crime. When selecting unrestricted reporting, you can report to your chain of command or law enforcement. You can also report the incident to SARC, VA or healthcare personnel. The incident will be limited to only those personnel who have a legitimate need to know.

Restricted Reporting The Restricted Reporting option is for victims of sexual assault who wish to confidentially disclose the crime to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and services without triggering the official investigative process. Service members who are sexually assaulted and desire restricted reporting must report the assault to SARC, VA or healthcare personnel. They should also be mindful that disclosure to anyone else may trigger an unrestricted report.