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Promoting respect, preserving dignity
377th Air Base Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Victim Advocates are available to assist victims (survivors) of sexual assault. The SARC serves as the single point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim (survivor) care for Team Kirtland members. The SARC office is also responsible for providing Sexual Assault Prevention training throughout the installation.

Obtaining Help
If you feel you are in immediate danger get to a safe place and call 911. Calling 911 will eliminate the Restricted Reporting option but your health and welfare should be your primary concern. The SARC is available 24/7 to help you through this process.

If there is no threat of life endangerment ALWAYS call the 377th Air Base Wing SARP Hotline at (505) 846-7272 FIRST so that we can counsel you on how to proceed. All calls are confidential and help will be coordinated through the SARC.

The Air Force has instituted new avenues for reporting sexual assault in the form of Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting. Restricted Reporting allows a victim to report a Sexual Assault without triggering an investigation. It is intended to give the victim (survivor) time and control over the release of their information. Further, it also empowers the survivor to make an informed decision about participating in the criminal process.

Unrestricted Reporting is any report of sexual assault made through normal reporting channels (for example: reports to chain of command, security forces, and/or Air Force Office of Investigation). All active-duty members, dependents 18 and older including spouses, AF Reserve/ANG members in Title 10, and DoD civilians who have independent access to the base are eligible. Expanded Eligibility for Restricted Reporting is available even if the victim speaks to their chain of command and has not already spoken to law enforcement.

In an Unrestricted case, police investigation will ensue your commander will be notified by SARC in a private and confidential manner. Your Information will be handled discreetly by your commander and those with an official need to know. SARC will intervene and will be actively involved to help with your needs. You will receive: medical care, evidence collected, victim advocate and legal assistance. Your report CANNOT go Restricted after filing an Unrestricted Report.

Restricted Reporting is intended to give the victim (survivor) time and control over the release of their information. Further, it also empowers the survivor to make an informed decision about participating in the criminal process.

Restricted reporting is available to active-duty military, dependents 18 and older including spouses, AF Reserve/ANG members in title 10, and DoD Civilians. For confidentiality, your report will be taken by the SARC, who will not contact police or your commander. Evidence can be collected, and you will receive medical care, a victim advocate and legal assistance. This report CAN go Unrestricted at any time.

Independent Reporting is an assault reported by someone other than the
victim and could lead to an Unrestricted Report.