The Air Force has instituted avenues for reporting sexual assault in the
form of Restricted and Unrestricted
Reporting.
Restricted Reporting allows sexual
assault victims to confidentially disclose the assault to specified individuals
(i.e., SARC, SAPR VA, Chaplains or healthcare personnel), and receive medical
treatment, including emergency care, counseling, and assignment of a SARC and
SAPR VA, without triggering an investigation. It is intended to give the victim
(survivor) time and control over the release of their information. Further, it
also empowers the survivor to make an informed decision about participating in
the criminal process.
Restricted Reporting is available
for:
- All Service members and their Dependents over the age of
18
Unrestricted Reporting is any report of sexual
assault made through normal reporting channels (for example: reports to chain of
command, security forces, and/or Air Force Office of Investigation). This
reporting option triggers an investigation, command notification, and allows a
person who has been sexually assaulted to access medical treatment and
counseling.
Unrestricted Reporting is available
for:
- All Service members and their Dependents over the age of
18
- DoD Civilians and their Dependents over the age of 18 (MTF access and/or
serving in an OS location)
- Contractors (if supporting in a contingency
location outside the continental United States)
Independent
Reporting is an assault reported by someone other than the victim.