Emergency Assistance

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention Program (SHARP):

Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling the hotline at 804-894-0029.

Victims of sexual assault are encouraged to report offenses, so that sexual assault are investigated and prevents repeat offenses and the victimization of others.

To report a sexual assault through Fort Gregg-Adams’ 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline call 804-894-0029 for all branches of service.

Reporting Options

Sexual assault is the most under reported crime in our society and in the military.

While the Department of Defense prefers complete reporting of sexual assaults to activate both victims’ services and law enforcement actions it recognizes that some victims desire only medical and support services and no command or law enforcement involvement.

The DOD believes its first priority is for victims to be protected, treated with dignity and respect, and to receive the medical treatment, care and counseling that they deserve. Under DOD’s Confidentiality Policy, sexual assault victims are offered two reporting options restricted or unrestricted reporting.

Restricted Reporting

This option is recommended for victims of sexual assault who wish to confidentially disclose the crime to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling without triggering the official investigative process. Service members who are sexually assaulted and desire restricted reporting under this policy must report the assault to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Victim Advocate or a healthcare provider.

As provided for above, victims may also discuss the assault with a chaplain. Discussing the assault with a chaplain is not a restricted report under this policy it is a communication that may be protected under the Military Rules of Evidence or applicable statues and regulations. The restricted reporting process does not affect any privilege recognized under the MRE. This policy on restricted reporting is in addition to the current protections afforded by privileged communications with a chaplain and does not alter or affect those protections.

Healthcare providers will initiate the appropriate care and treatment, and report the sexual assault to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in lieu of reporting the assault to law enforcement or the command. Upon notification of a reported sexual assault, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will immediately assign a Victim Advocate to the victim. The assigned Victim Advocate will provide accurate information on the process of restricted vice unrestricted reporting.

At the victim’s discretion/request an appropriately trained healthcare provider shall conduct a sexual assault forensic examination which may include the collection of evidence. In the absence of a DOD provider, the service member will be referred to an appropriate civilian facility for the SAFE.

Who May Make A Restricted Report

Restricted reporting is available to military personnel of the Armed Forces and the Coast Guard and active duty dependents. Military personnel include members on active duty and members of the Reserve component Reserve and National Guard provided they are performing federal duty active-duty training or inactive-duty training and members of the National Guard in federal Title 10 status. Members of the Reserve Component not performing federal duty are not eligible. Retired members of any component are not eligible. Adult dependents, 18 years of age and older, are eligible when sexually assaulted by someone other than their spouse or intimate partner. DOD civilian employees are eligible for consultation with a Victim Advocate to gain a referral to local community-based advocacy, counseling and medical services.

Example Restricted Reporting

Service member Smith arrives at the base medical emergency room and reports she has been sexually assaulted. Healthcare providers immediately notify the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and begin any appropriate emergency medical treatment.

The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator assigns a Victim Advocate to assist service member Smith. The Victim Advocate meets service member Smith at the hospital and explains the unrestricted/restricted reporting options and the processes associated with each, to include applicable pros/cons. Service member Smith elects the restricted reporting option.

Service member Smith is asked if she would like a forensic examination and she agrees.

The Victim Advocate advises the healthcare provider that service member Smith has elected the restricted reporting option and would like a SAFE.

Forensic evidence of the assault is collected and preserved in a non-personally identifying manner.

The healthcare provider determines and schedules follow-up medical treatment as appropriate.

The Victim Advocate advises the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator that service member Smith has elected the restricted reporting option.

Within 24 hours of service member Smith's restricted report, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will inform the installation commander that an assault has occurred and provide the commander with non-identifying personal information/details related to the sexual assault allegation. This information includes rank, gender, age, race, service, date, time and/or location. Information is disclosed in a manner that preserves the victim's anonymity. Careful consideration of which details to include is of particular significance at installations or other locations where there are a limited number of minority females or female officers assigned. The installation commander may notify the criminal investigators. However no criminal investigation will be initiated unless originated from another source or the victim elects to come forward via unrestricted reporting.

The installation commander identifies trends and takes appropriate measures i.e. increased security patrols, enhanced education and training, enhanced environmental and safety measures to prevent further sexual assaults.

The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator maintains information regarding the number of sexual assaults for both unrestricted and restricted reports. Restricted report numbers will be included in the annual report. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator also will capture trends and perform trend analysis. Sexual Assault Response Coordinator awareness of trends will be a first line of defense against a potential serial assailant. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator can at any time return to service member Smith to ask if he or she is willing to reconsider his or her restricted reporting decision given the potential of a serial offender.

The Victim Advocate maintains communication and contact with the victim as needed for continued victim support.

The Fort Gregg-Adams American Red Cross office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday unless staff is conducting a briefing. You can call us at 804-734-6371. Military members and their spouses or Family members in need of the Red Cross emergency notification services should call toll-free 877-272-7337 24 hours a day 365 days a year. You may also email: christy.carneal@redcross.org.

It is solely dedicated to service for the armed forces including emergency communications, informational briefs, and comfort kit items to veterans and more. Registration and information on CPR, First Aid and swimming classes at Fort Gregg-Adams and in the surrounding area visit www.redcross.org/take-a-class

The American Red Cross offers many volunteer opportunities within the Fort Gregg-Adams community. To volunteer or learn more call 804-765-3675.

Army Emergency Relief offers emergency financial assistance to Army personnel, active or retied and their Family members for food, rent, emergency travel, utilities, essential car repair, funeral expenses, medical bills and essential needs in the event of "No Pay Due."

Eligibility includes Active Duty and Retired Military and Families, Surviving Spouses and Children, Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve soldiers on continuous active duty for more than 31 consecutive days and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.

AER provides spouses and dependent children Educational Scholarships for undergraduate degrees or professional certifications at accredited institutions. Call 804-734-7952/7954/6388 for assistance.

Before you permanent change of station make sure you have all important papers with you. Please make sure these documents are in a secure and isolated place when the movers arrive to pack your household goods for shipment. Make sure you have important phone numbers such as your new duty station and your sponsor.

Listed below are important documents to include but not limited to hand carry during your permanent change of station move.

• PCS Orders
• ID Card
• Emergency Contact Data
• Medical Records
• Dental Records
• Immunization Records
• Children School Transcript Records
• Car Insurance documents
• Marriage License/Certificate
• Birth Certificates
• Power of Attorney
• Passport
• Important Telephone Numbers

Army Emergency Relief offers emergency financial assistance to Army personnel active or retired and their Family members for emergency travel, rent and initial deposit, utilities and food purchases, car, home and appliance repairs, essential furniture, cranial helmets, dependent dental care and assistance in the event that pay is lost or not received. The AER office is located in the main Army Community Service: Phone 804-734-7952/7954/6388.

Active duty soldiers lacking the funds to meet their monthly obligations may request AER funds up to $3,000. Initial entry training must have completed one year of service.

Go to Army Emergency Relief - Supporting Soldiers and Their Families Since 1942 to apply.

No matter how well you have planned your move emergencies can still happen. Army Emergency Relief can assist with basic living expenses, personal transportation, emergency travel, medical and dental, permanent change of station and more.

Please contact the Army Emergency Relief at 804-734-7952/7954/6388 or the American Red Cross 804-734-6371. The 24/7 Emergency Service 877-272-7337.