Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) is considered the center of gravity when it comes to ensuring that victims of sexual assault receive appropriate and responsive care. They serve as the single point of contact to coordinate sexual assault victim care. The term Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is a standardized term utilized throughout DoD and the Services to facilitate communication and transparency regarding sexual assault response capability.
Functions of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Reports directly to a senior installation or geographic Commander
Provides Commander with broader understanding of command climate in regards to sexual assault
Manages Uniformed Victim Advocates (UVA) and Victim Advocates (VA) during the performance of advocacy duties
Oversight of all sexual assault cases
Assigns a UVA/VA to a case
Conducts sexual assault case management
Entire lifecycle
Tracks services of victim from initial report to resolution
Chairs monthly case management meeting
Tracks/Reports sexual assault numbers
Tracks the dispositions of all military sexual assault cases Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Reports
Oversees training and education
Uniformed Victim Advocates and Victim Advocates Responders