3d Marine Division Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response guidance and information

3d Marine Division Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

Office DSN: 315-622-4016

Office Commercial: +81-98-954-4016

Duty Cell: 080-1385-7042

From U.S.: +81-80-1385-7042

Okinawa 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: DSN: 645-HOPE/ Non-DSN: 098-970-4673

Hawaii 24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline: 808-216-0126

MCIPAC Camp Fuji 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: 645-HOPE/ Non-DSN: 098-970-4673

MCIPAC Camp Mujuk 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: 645-HOPE/ Non-DSN: 098-970-4673

About
- What is Sexual Assault?
  Sexual Assault is the intentional sexual contact characterized by use of force, threats,intimidation, or abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. The term includes a broad category of sexual offenses consisting of the following specific UCMJ offenses: rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, abusive sexual contact, forcible sodomy (forced oral or anal sex), or attempts to commit these offenses.
  
  Spousal sexual assault is considered Domestic Violence and will be referred to the local Family Advocacy Program where available.
- What is Consent?
  Consent is a freely given agreement to the 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 does not constitute consent. Submission resulting from the use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear also does not constitute consent. A current or previous dating or social or sexual relationship by itself or the manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the conduct at issue shall not constitute consent. A sleeping, unconscious, or incompetent person cannot consent. A person cannot consent to force causing or likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm or to being rendered unconscious. A person cannot consent while under threat or in fear. A person cannot consent if the subject makes a fraudulent representation that the sexual act serves a professional purpose or induces a belief that the subject is another person. All the surrounding circumstances are considered when determining whether a person gave consent. A person’s previous sexual acts, experiences, and/or history does not constitute consent.
- Reporting Options
  - Restricted Reporting
    The restricted reporting option allows those who have been sexually assaulted to confidentially disclose the assault to certain individuals (SARC, SAPR VA and healthcare personnel) and receive medical and counseling treatment without triggering The restricted reporting option allows those who have been sexually assaulted to confidentially disclose the assault to certain individuals (SARC, SAPR VA and healthcare personnel) and receive medical and counseling treatment without triggering an official investigation. Victims' information will not be provided to law enforcement or the command unless an exception applies.Exceptions to confidentiality include:
    1. 1. When the victim authorizes the disclosure.
    2. 2. If the disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen an imminent threat (i.e. harm to self or others).
    3. 3. For Disability or Medical Evaluation Boards.
    4. 4. SARC/SAPR VA/ Healthcare personnel may exchange need to know information for the purpose of supervision or victim services.
    5. 5. If ordered by military or civilian courts when ordered.
    Service members and their dependents (18 years or older) are eligible to file a restricted report. Only a SARC, SAPR VA, or healthcare providers can accept a restricted report of sexual assault.
    
    Dependents younger than 18 years of age or those who have been assaulted by their spouse are referred to the local Family Advocacy Program where available.
  - Unrestricted Reporting
    Those electing the unrestricted reporting option can receive a forensic medical exam, medical care, counseling, a law enforcement investigation, and the command is notified of the report. Any of the following personnel can accept an unrestricted report of sexual assault: SARC, SAPR VA, healthcare personnel, chain of command, law enforcement or legal personnel. Once your commander is aware of the incident, he/she will take steps to separate you from the offender, and if appropriate, issue a Military Protective Order.