Base Seattle

U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle

 

RESOURCES

How to Report Sexual Assault.pdf

SAPR Resources

To access confidential victim advocate support and assistance please see your unit victim advocate. If you do not have a unit victim advocate contact Jennifer Parrish, D13 SARC (206-217-6675, jennifer.m.parrish@uscg.mil) or Victoria Janicke D13 VAPS (206-217-6612, victoria.m.janicke@uscg.mil) and an advocate will be provided for you. For confidential reporting and advocacy assistance outside of regular working hours, contact the D13 Work-Life Staff phone available 24/7 at, 206-595-6435.
 

Command Resources

Command Checklist for Unrestricted Reports.pdf
Sexual Assault Incident Report Form CG-5370.pdf
Sexual Assault Prevention Response (SAPR) Manual 1754.10E.pdf
Sexual Assualt Prevention and Response TTP 1-16.1.pdf
CG Ombudsman Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training.PDF

 

Health, Safety & Work-Life


If you are in crisis, call 911 immediately.
CG Support is available 24/7 (855 247-8778 or
www.cgsuprt.com
Work Life Staff Available 24/7 (206) 595-6435


Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
Sexual Assault Prevention, Recovery, and Response Program

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

Jennifer Parrish

Photo of Jennifer Parrish

206-217-6675
Jennifer.M.Parrish@uscg.mil

 

The ultimate purpose of this program is to eliminate sexual assault within the Coast Guard by providing a culture of prevention, education and training, response capability, victim support, reporting procedures, and accountability that enhances the safety and well-being of all its members.

 


Sexual Assault Reporting Options

Restricted Reporting: The Restricted Reporting option may be used by a service member or eligible civilian family member over 18 years of age. This option allows the individual to disclose on a confidential basis that they are the victim of a sexual assault. If the assault has been disclosed to ONLY a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate Program Specialist (VAPS), military Victim Advocate (VA), or military Health Care Provider (HCP), shall NOT be reported to the chain of command or law enforcement, unless the victim consents or an established exception is exercised under COMDTINST M1754.10 (series). Local emergency rooms are not military health care providers and will comply with local state reporting requirements.

If the sexual assault is disclosed to a military confidant (trusted person) not in the victim's direct chain of command, the confidant is not required to report the sexual assault. These communications, however, are not privileged or confidential and cannot be considered a Restricted Report. The confidant should refer the victim to a SARC or VA to discuss reporting options and available services. [This was formerly titled the Confiding in Another policy.] (COMDTINST 1752.10 series)

Unrestricted Reporting: The Unrestricted Reporting option may be used by the service member to disclose to his or her chain of command that he or she is the victim of a sexual assault. “Service member” is defined as Coast Guard active duty members and Coast Guard reserve members on active duty or in a drill status, unless otherwise noted. Under the Unrestricted Reporting option, the victim’s report to command authorities or to a SARC, VA, HCP, or anyone else, shall be reported to CGIS. 


Victim Advocate (VA): A trained advocate for the victim; a person who can provide emotional support to the victim during interviews, medical procedures, and legal proceedings. The VA may be present, but is not to participate (e.g., prompting the victim) during the interview process. In coordination with the EAPC/SARC, the VA may provide liaison assistance with other organizations/agencies on victim care matters. VAs report directly to the SARC when performing VA duties. Under certain conditions, VAs may be required to testify at a judicial proceeding but do not maintain any type of records or files.