94Appendix ACommander’s Sexual Assault Victim Assistance ChecklistThe actions in the following list are to betaken in the event of receiving a report of sexual assault. Although the commander has significant leadership responsibility for actions after a report of sexual assault, not necessarily all of the actions listed below will betaken by the commander personally. This list is noninclusive. Commanders must review AR 600-20, AR 27-10,
DoDI 6495.02, the Commander’s
Legal Handbook, and the SHARP Guidebook along with other pertinent guidance regarding sexual assault to ensure they are aware of all requirements.
Victim’s Commander1. _____ Ensure the physical safety of the victim-determine if the alleged offender is still nearby and if the victim needs protection. _____ Provide the victim emergency healthcare,
regardless of visible injuries, unless the victim declines healthcare. Ensure that sexual assault victims are given priority, and treated as emergency cases. _____ Notify CID and commanders in the chain of command (as appropriate) immediately, as soon as the victim’s
immediate safety is assured, and medical treatment procedures elected by the victim are initiated. _____ Ensure the SARC is notified immediately. _____ Ensure the victim understands the availability of victim advocacy and the benefits of accepting confidential advocacy and support. _____ Inform the victim of the availability of the Special Victim Counsel (SVC), to confidentially explain, among other issues, the military justice process. _____ Contact your judge advocate. _____ Collect only the necessary information (e.g., victim’s
identity, location, and time of the incident, name and/or description of offenders.
DO NOT ASK DETAILED QUESTIONS AND/OR PRESSURE THE VICTIM FOR RESPONSES OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE
INCIDENT.
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