SAPRR

Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, &
Recovery (SAPRR) Program

Submit a tip to Coast Guard Investigative Service CATCH Program information DoD Safe Helpline website

OCONUS survivors and stakeholders can receive referrals to resources in their local community through the Responders Near Me database by texting the referral request to 571-470-5546.

While the Safe Helpline does not provide crisis-intervention services by text, staff can provide phone numbers to vetted resources worldwide. Individuals can text their installation name, ZIP code, state or country, resource type, and Service to 55-247 for CONUS or 571-470-5546 for OCONUS.

SAPRR CG Portal Page CAC required

Interested in becoming a Volunteer Victim Advocate?

Speak with your local SARC or command. Basic requirements include:

  1. Recommendation from Commanding Officer
  2. Approval from your local SARC
  3. Ability to pass a Tier II background check

How Do I Report a Sexual Assault?

Download PDF version
SAPR Reporting Flowchart

If you have been, or think you may have been sexually assaulted:

  1. If possible, go to a safe location away from perpetrator. If in IMMEDIATE DANGER call 9-1-1 inside the U.S. For international emergencies, please follow protocol for international emergency procedures or contact local law enforcement.
  2. Call your Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate Program Specialist (VAPS), or Volunteer Victim Advocate (VVA) to preserve your Reporting rights.
    • Please see the Glossary of Terms on the main SAPRR page for more information concerning Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting
    • SARCs and VAs can help provide further support regarding medical care, forensic exams, and other next steps
    • More information can be found in the SAPR Program Policy
  3. The 24/7 DoD Safe Helpline also provides assistance. Users have three ways to access their services - "click, call or text" for confidential support, available 24/7 worldwide.

    Click - Logging on to www.SafeHelpline.org for live, one-on-one confidential help with a trained professional.

    Call - Calling the hotline at 1-877-995-5247 allows users to speak with a trained staff member for personalized advice and support to military and/or civilian resources.

    Text - Texting a location or zip code to 55-247 (inside the U.S.) or 001-202-470-5546 (outside the U.S.) allows users to receive contact information for the SARC.

Sexual Abuse incidents occurring between family members shall be reported in accordance with the provisions in COMDTINST 1752.1 (series), Family Advocacy Program.

For 100% confidential assistance, contact your local Chaplain here: Chaplain Locations (uscg.mil)

"Confide in Another"
Coast Guard Active Duty Service Members may confide in another person (e.g. roommate, friend, and/or family member including military or civilian spouse) without affecting their reporting options (does not include confiding in a superior in the victim’s chain of command or law enforcement).