Sexual Assault and Prevention

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ON CALL 24/7   580-649-0656

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Air Force's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through awareness and prevention training, education, victim advocacy, response, reporting and accountability. The Air Force promotes sensitive care and confidential reporting for victims of sexual assault and accountability for those who commit these crimes.

Sexual assault is criminal conduct. It falls well short of the standards America expects of its men and women in uniform. Specifically, it violates Air Force Core Values. Inherent in our core values of Integrity First, Service before Self, and Excellence in All We Do is respect: self-respect, mutual respect and respect for our Air Force as an institution.

Our core values and respect are the foundation of our wingman culture -- a culture in which we look out for each other and take care of each   other. Incidents of sexual assault corrode the very fabric of our wingman culture; therefore, we must strive for an environment where this type of behavior is not tolerated and where all Airmen are respected. 

What is considered sexual assault?

Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. The term includes a broad category of sexual offenses consisting of the following specific UCMJ offenses:  rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, abusive sexual contact, forcible  sodomy (forced oral or anal sex), or attempts to commit these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim.

How to report a sexual assault

Go to a safe location.  Call your installation 24/7 hotline (Altus AFB:  580-649-0656).

Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have any visible physical injuries, you may be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually transmitted disease.

Preserve all evidence of the assault.  Do not bathe, wash your hands or brush your teeth.  Do not clean or straighten up the crime scene.

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VICTIMS' COUNSEL

A Victims’ Counsel (VC) is a trained Judge Advocate, who specializes in providing confidential legal advice and counsel to military victims of sexual assault at no cost.

Reach out to your SAPR office or SARC for Victims’ Counsel contact information.

SAPR CONTACT INFORMATION

Altus AFB, Bldg 88, Rm 10

SAPR Office:  580-481-7835/7428

24/7 Hotline:  580-649-0656