Which SAPR program role is primarily responsible for?

Which SAPR program role is primarily responsible for?

The SAPR program will provide education and training to all our military and civilian members throughout their Air Force careers to prevent sexual assault, enhance response capability, establish victim support, encourage victims to come forward and hold perpetrators of this crime appropriately accountable.

What is the main role of the SARC VA?

The SARC provides overall management of sexual assault awareness, prevention, training, and victim advocacy. The SARC supervises all professional and volunteer SAPR Victim Advocates in the performance of their duties providing services to victims of sexual assault.

What is a Sapr UVA?

The Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA) and Victim Advocate (VA) provide essential support and care to the victim to include providing non-clinical information on available options and resources to assist the victim in making informed decisions as they progress through resolution and healing.

Who can be a SARC?

(1) Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC): Must be a Non Commissioned Officer (SFC or higher) or receive approved request for exception to policy. (2) SHARP Victim Advocate (VA): Must be a Non Commissioned Officer (SSG or higher) or receive approved request for exception to policy.

What’s the difference between SARC and VA?

The SARC maintains information regarding the number of sexual assaults for both Unrestricted and Restricted Reports. Restricted Report numbers will be included in the DoD SAPR annual report. The SAPR VA maintains communications and contact with the victim as needed for continued victim support.

What is SARC sharp specialist?

SARC/VA Career Course: The SHARP Career course is a six week course, designed to meet DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office’s core competencies and prepare individuals to effectively respond to sexual harassment complaints and victims of sexual assault.