Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR)
MCO 1752.5A
Marine Corps Artillery Detachment Uniformed Victim Advocates (UVA)
Bryan Cleveland, Capt. Phillip Schulte, GySgt
Pershing Complex, Bldg 59, Rm 15 Pershing Complex, Bldg 56, Rm 107
Office: (580) 442-2805 Office: (580) 442-6236
phillip.j.schulte.mil @mail.mil
Additional Sexual Assault Response Points of Contact on Fort Sill
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: (580) 442-0077, Bldg 4700 (Welcome Center)
Installation Victim Advocates (Civilians): (580) 442-5018/6801
24 Hour Assault Hotline: (580) 574-0871
*Additional information concerning available points of contact and information on Fort Sill are available on the Fort Sill Sexual Assault Prevention Website:
Chaplain Capt. Dressler (428th Brigade): (580) 442-6228 (Office)
DOD Safe Helpline
Provide victims of Sexual Assault: Live 1-on-1 Help, Confidentiality, and is available Worldwide 24/7
Call: (877) 995-5247
Website:
What is SAPR?
The program is a Marine Corps initiative to prevent sexual assaults through education and to advocate for victims. It is to ensure that a service member who is sexually assaulted is treated fairly, with dignity, sensitivity and without prejudice; is treated in a manner that does not usurp control from the victim, but enables the victim to determine their needs and how to meet them; and is not identified to the news media without their consent.
Does the unit’s SAPR Program handle domestic violence or non-uniformed victims of sexual assault?
No. The program only provides services to service members who are victims of sexual assault. Non-uniformed victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault should contact the Fort Sill Sexual Assault Hotline at (580) 574-0871 or the Family Advocacy Program at (580) 442-5018/6801. Uniformed victims can also contact the Family Advocacy Program.
What is a Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA)?
UVA’s are available whenever a sexual assault occurs to provide victims with crisis intervention, safety planning, and support during medical exams and court proceedings. Unlike other services, Marines take care of their own. Victim Advocates are carefully selected from the command to provide information and confidential support to victims of sexual assault.
How are incidents reported?
1. Restricted reporting: Victim receives confidential services through the UVA, SARC, Chaplain, and Medical. No one is authorized to disclose information except through the victim’s consent. The command will not be informed. If an assault is reported to anyone other than these four entities, restricted is no longer an option and the crime must be reported.
2. Unrestricted reporting: Victim receives all the above, plus the ability to press charges against the offender. Information is handled strictly through the chain of command and those who need to know: CO, Law Enforcement, JAG. The CO will separate the victim from the accused offender. Reporting in no way affects the victim’s service record or career.