What is the policy or guideline on minor dependent sexual assault reporting?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:05:45 -0400

I need to know if there are any currently credentialed in the job SARCs or VAs on here (Army). I haven't done SARC or VA since 2014 and I'm at a joint unit so a little rusty. I know that when I did SHARP training in 2013 that we were told we could only help dependents 18+ and that minor dependents we couldn't help. All I can find for FAP is under child abuse but only if it's a parent, guardian or caregiver or someone in that role under direction of the parent. Are there resources on base for minor dependent sexual assault/abuse victims or not so much? It doesn't seem like there is a lot of recourse for them.

Response by SFC Carlos Cruz made Apr 5 at 2018 9:18 PM

SFC Carlos Cruz — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:18:51 -0400

SHARP change & you can only help Soldiers, any minors go directly to CID for involvement. You can’t get involved because it doesn’t fall under change of command. Talk with CID, let them handle this one.