Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR)

The Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Program is designed to meet the needs of victims. Services are available to victims regardless of whether the victim knows the offender and regardless of where and when the assault took place.

In Singapore, these services are available to active-duty, active-duty adult dependents, civilians, and civilian adult dependents. Please contact the Singapore SARC/WFL, Ms. Robin Sherard at robin.d.sherard.naf@us.navy.mil; Duty Cell: +65-9833-9938; International: 011-65-9833-9938; DSN: 315-241-2314

For more information about the SAPR program, please contact one of the following:
• 24/7 Hour SAPR VA Hotline: Duty Cell +65 9139-7015
• Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: DSN: 315-421-2314

Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s duty. The SAPR team provides training and regularly conducts outreach throughout the community emphasizing prevention and awareness, as well as appropriate response and resources available to victims.

Reporting options:
There are two types of reporting options – unrestricted and restricted – for active-duty personnel and eligible family members (dependents age 18 or older) who have been sexually assaulted. DoD civilian employees who report experiencing adult sexual assault shall be offered the assistance of a SARC and a SAPR VA to assist with filing a Restricted or Unrestricted Report, immediate crisis intervention, and referrals to available resources. Civilian dependents only have the unrestricted reporting option.

A few differences in reporting options in Singapore include:
   •   If a victim goes in town for sexual assault related treatments, the report is automatically unrestricted because medical personnel in Singapore are mandatory reporters.
   •   The Medical Aid Station is authorized to conduct SAFE exams only for active duty personnel.
   •   Active duty adult dependents who want a SAFE exam only have the unrestricted reporting option because their examinations may only be conducted in a Singapore hospital.

SAPR VAs, SARCs, and VLCs are available to provide more information on these reporting options.

Victim Services Include (depending on reporting option chosen):
   •   Victim advocacy
   •   Medical attention/forensic exam
   •   Counseling
   •   Legal assistance
   •   Chaplain support
   •   Investigation by law enforcement
   •   Military/civilian protective order, if requested
   •   Process for expedited transfer or safety transfer

If you have been sexually assaulted or think you have been:
   •   Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.
   •   Go to a safe location away from your attacker.
•   Call the 24/7 SAPR Victim Advocate Hotline at (Duty Cell) +65-9139-7015