Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

The 501st Combat Support Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Air Force's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through awareness and prevention training, education, victim advocacy, response, reporting and accountability. The Air Force promotes sensitive care and confidential reporting for victims of sexual assault and accountability for those who commit these crimes. All 501 CSW SAPR personnel are nationally credentialed, by the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP), granting Military Rules of Evidence (MRE) 514 privileged communication.

To view the MREs, go to Part III, Military Rules of Evidence in the Manual for Courts Martial: https://jsc.defense.gov/Military-Law/Current-Publications-and-Updates/

The 501 CSW SAPR Team provides professional trauma-informed victim advocacy, resource referral, prevention education, and outreach services and support to the entire 501 CSW footprint across the UK, in addition to our partners at Stavanger AB and RAF Akrotiri.

Local resources

Nearest Off Base Crisis Centers:
UK 24/7 Civilian Hotline - +44 0330-223-0099
This number will not connect you to the 501 CSW SAPR team. This will connect you with one of the below local civilian sexual assault referral centers, depending on where you’re located.

RAF Alconbury/RAF Molesworth/RAF Wyton
The Elms Sexual Assault Referral Centre
http://www.theelmssarc.org/

RAF Croughton
Solace Sexual Assault Referral Center - Thames Valley Bicester

Serenity Sexual Assault Referral Centre
http://www.serenitynorthants.co.uk/

Northwood/PJHQ/Blenheim Crescent
Solace Sexual Assault Referral Center - Thames Valley Slough
Swindon and Wiltshire SARC

Hope House Gloucestershire SARC
http://www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/sexual-assault/

RAF Welford
Swindon and Wiltshire SARC
www.firstlight.org.uk
 
RAF Menwith Hill
The Hazelhurst Centre - West Yorkshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre
https://hazlehurstcentre.org/

RAF Digby 
Spring Lodge – Lincolnshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre
http://www.springlodge.org/
 
Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger Emergency Medical Center
 
Cyprus
Local emergency number – 112
If you choose not to report the crime to the police, you will not be entitled to a forensic examination. However, you can still receive medical attention. Treatment for victims of rape and sexual assault is provided for free at the Gregoris Clinic of Larnaca General Hospital.

Program Info

24/7 501 CSW SAPR Hotline:
 
Location:
Building 671
RAF Alconbury
Alconbury, Huntingdon
PE28 4DA, United Kingdom
DSN: 314-268-3817
Comm: +44 01480-843-817
 
SARC: 1Lt Claire McGrath
SAPR VA: Mr. Chad Young

Events

Events Flyer

reporting options

The Air Force has instituted avenues for reporting sexual assault in the form of Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting.

Restricted Reporting adult victims of sexual assault to confidentially report the crime to specified individuals without triggering an investigation. Information provided to the chain of command does not reveal personally identifying information about the victim or alleged offender. Restricted Reporting enables the victim to access legal advice, healthcare (including medical and mental health services), and advocacy support.

You can submit a restricted report to the following:

  • Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
  • SAPR Victim Advocate (VA)
  • Healthcare Provider or Personnel (These personnel will not personally take the official report but will immediately call a SARC)

For more information on restricted reporting options, please visit https://www.sapr.mil/restricted-reporting.


Restricted Reporting is available for:
 - All Service members 
 - APF & NAF Civilians  
 - Dependents over the age of 18

Unrestricted reporting allows adult victims of sexual assault to report crimes without requesting confidentiality of their allegations. When you file an unrestricted report, DoD law enforcement will initiate an investigation, and your chain of command is notified. This reporting option allows you to receive medical care, advocacy services, legal support, and eligibility for expedited transfer. You may also report retaliation to the SAPR program.

You can submit an unrestricted report to the following:

  • Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
  • SAPR Victim Advocate (SAPR VA)
  • Law Enforcement/MCIO
  • Commander
  • Health care personnel (These personnel will not personally take the official report but will immediately call a SARC)                                                                                   
Unrestricted Reporting is available for:
 - All Service members 
 - APF & NAF Civilians
 - Dependents over the age of 18
 - DoD contractors