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Article: Sexual assault: new policy provides victims assistance, offers reporting option.
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- Citizen Airman
- Article date:
- August 1, 2005
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Military members who are victims of sexual assault now have the option of making a confidential report and receiving medical assistance without involving the military investigative process.
A new Department of Defense policy establishes sexual assault response coordinators or SARCs at all military installations, including Air Force Reserve bases. SARCs assist people who want to report sexual assault, without involving law enforcement, and need assistance in accessing military and civilian community support.
Maj. Denise Thompson, chief of behavioral health at Air Force Reserve Command headquarters, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., said interim SARCs were ...