There are two types of sexual harassment:
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Quid Pro Quo - sexual harassment refers to conditions placed on a persons career or terms of employment in return for sexual favors. It involves threat of adverse actions if the victim does not submit or promises of favorable action if the person does submit.
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Hostile Environment - sexual harassment occurs when a person is subjected to offensive, unwanted, and unsolicited comments and behavior of a sexual nature that interferes with that persons work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.
Sexual Assault:
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Sexual assault refers specifically to rape, forcible sodomy, indecent assault, or carnal knowledge as defined by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
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Sexual assault must involve physical contact. While sexual harassment can involve physical contact, it can also refer to verbal or other forms of gender discrimination of sexual nature. Sexual assault is a crime punishable by the UCMJ.
Reporting Options for a victim that is an Active Duty Service Member
An active duty service member that is a victim of sexual assault has two reporting options. These are: (1) Restrictive Reporting and (2) Unrestrictive Reporting.
Restrictive Reporting
- Confidential reporting to the following persons:
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
- Healthcare provider
- Chaplain
- Installation Victim Advocate /Unit Victim Advocate
- If sexual assault is reported to any other source (i.e. civilian law enforcement) or person (i.e. friend, family, Soldier, command) then there is no confidentiality and the report will become unrestricted.
- Medical exam (with victim’s consent)
- Forensic exam (with victim’s consent)
- Preserve evidence by not:
- Changing clothing
- Bathing
- Brushing teeth
- Using bathroom
- Smoking
- Using mouthwash
- Douching
- The exam should be given within 96 hours to collect evidence.
- Counseling (treatment)
- Sign preference statement indicating their choice for restrictive reporting
- Victim advocate services (with victim’s consent)
- Safety Planning
- No initiation of investigative process
- Non-identifiable information provided to Command
- Evidence collected kept for one year
- Loss of evidence at the crime scene
- Choice of victim to change reporting from restricted to unrestricted at any time
Unrestricted Reporting
- Reporting method favored by the Army
- Report to:
- Chain of command
- Law enforcement
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line/SARC
- Healthcare provider
- All other agencies
- Law Enforcement notified
- Crime investigated
- Medical exam (with victim’s consent)
- Forensic exam (with victim’s consent)
- Preserve evidence by:
- Not changing clothing
- Bathing
- Brushing teeth
- Using bathroom
- Smoking
- Use of mouthwash
- Douching
- The exam should be given within 96 hours to collect evidence.
- Counseling (treatment)
- Victim advocate services (with victim’s consent)
- Perpetrator held accountable
- Update by the battalion commander 14 days after the report of the incident and every 30 days thereafter and 45 after disposition of the criminal case
- Protection of the victim
- Military Protection Order
- Civilian Sexual Assault Protective Order
- Safety planning with victim advocate
- Safe Shelter – Families in Crisis
- Transfer of victim or perpetrator if in same unit
- Evidence collected at scene
- Impute in the criminal process
- Victim compensation (if qualified)
Reporting Sexual Assault at Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood
254-288-8113/8114
When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault at Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, victim advocacy services will be contacted. The victim will be advised of confidentiality and the option to choose restricted and unrestricted reporting by a victim advocate. The victim will be required to sign a Victim Preference Statement making it clear which option they have chosen.
The Active Duty Service Member will be given a Medical Exam. The victim will also be advised to go to Scott & White for a Forensic Exam from the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) if the sexual assault incident occurred within the past 96 hours. The exam is to collect evidence for prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching. It is the victim’s choice to have or not have a Forensic Exam.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Sexual Assault to the Crisis Line
254-702-4953
When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault to the Sexual Assault & Crisis Hotline, the victim will be advised of victim advocacy services. The victim will be advised of confidentiality and the option to choose restricted and unrestricted reporting.
If the victim chooses restrictive reporting the incident will be reported to the SARC. The victim will be able to receive services from the Medical Treatment Facility (Medical Exam and Counseling), advocacy services, and Chaplain Services. After reporting to Darnall Army Medical Center, if the sexual assault incident occurred within the past 96 hours the victim will be given the choice to have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide advocacy services. The victim will be required to sign a Victim Preference Statement making it clear their choice of restricted reporting.
If the victim chooses unrestrictive reporting, immediately law enforcement will be notified and the victim will be advised to report to Darnall Army Medical Center for a Medical Exam. If the sexual assault occurred within the past 96 hours the victim may choose to have a Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide advocacy services. The victim will be required to sign a Victim Preference Statement making it clear their choice of unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Sexual Assault to the Sexual Assault Hotline – Civilian
1-800-656-4673
When an Active Duty Member calls a Sexual Assault Hotline (civilian), the call will be transferred to a local crisis center for assistance. In the Fort Hood area, Sexual Assault Hotlines will be referred to Families In Crisis.
When an Active Duty Member reports a sexual assault to Families In Crisis, the victim is given the option to report the crime to law enforcement. Families In Crisis is not mandated to report the sexual assault to law enforcement. Families In Crisis will not notify Fort Hood or the Active Duty Member’s command.
If the victim chooses to have the sexual assault reported to Law Enforcement and the incident occurred within the past 96 hours, the victim will be advised to go to Scott & White for a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam from the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Sexual Assault to Installation Victim Advocate/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
254-702-4953
The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and Victim Advocates (Installation or Unit) has confidentiality. When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault to a Victim Advocate/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, the victim will be advised of confidentiality and the option to choose restricted and unrestricted reporting.
If the victim chooses restrictive reporting the incident will be reported to the SARC. The victim will be able to receive services from the Medical Treatment Facility (Medical Exam and Counseling), advocacy services, and Chaplain Services. After reporting to Darnall Army Medical Center, if the sexual assault incident occurred within the past 96 hours the victim will be given the choice to have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide advocacy services. The victim will be required to sign a Victim Preference Statement making it clear their choice of restricted reporting.
If the victim chooses unrestrictive reporting, immediately law enforcement will be notified and the victim will be advised to report to Darnall Army Medical Center for a Medical Exam. If the sexual assault occurred within the past 96 hours the victim may choose to have a Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide advocacy services. The victim will be required to sign a Victim Preference Statement making it clear their choice of unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Sexual Assault to a Military Chaplain
254-287-2427
When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault to the Chaplain, the victim will be provided pastoral and spiritual support. The Chaplain has confidentiality and privilege which means the Chaplain does not have to report the sexual assault to anyone. If the victim chooses, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will be notified of the sexual assault and the victim will be encouraged to seek medical and counseling services. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will assign a Victim Advocate to the victim to provide advocacy services. Also, the victim will be advised concerning restricted and unrestricted reporting. The victim will sign a Victim Preference Statement indicating their choice of restricted or unrestricted reporting option.
If the victim chooses unrestrictive reporting, immediately law enforcement will be notified and the victim will be advised to report to Darnall Army Medical Center for a Medical Exam. If the sexual assault incident occurred within the past 96 hours the victim will be given a choice to have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide advocacy services.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Sexual Assault to Law Enforcement
Military Police
Emergency 9-1-1 / 254-288-1062
When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault to the Military Police, the report will automatically be unrestricted. The Military Police is required to implement a criminal investigation of all reports of sexual assault.
The Military Police and the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or the on-call installation victim advocate will be notified immediately. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide services.
The victim will be advised to report to Darnall Army Medical Center for a Medical Exam and to Scott & White for a Forensic Exam. If the sexual assault incident occurred within the past 96 hours the victim will be given a choice to
have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted.
Civilian Law Enforcement
Emergency 9-1-1
When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault to the Civilian Law Enforcement, the report will automatically be unrestricted. The Civilian Law Enforcement is required to implement a criminal investigation of all reports of sexual assault.
The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or the on-call installation victim advocate will be notified. A victim advocate will meet the victim to provide advocacy services.
The victim will be advised to report to Darnall Army Medical Center for a Medical Exam and to Scott & White for a Forensic Exam. If the sexual assault incident occurred within the past 96 hours the victim will be given a choice to have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted.
Reporting Sexual Assault to the Fort Hood 287-CARE Hotline
254-287-2273
When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault to the Fort Hood 287-CARE Hotline, the report will automatically be unrestricted. The 287-CARE Hotline is a mandatory abuse reporting hotline.
Law enforcement and the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or the on-call installation victim advocate will be notified immediately. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide services.
The victim will be advised to report to Darnall Army Medical Center for a Medical Exam. If the sexual assault incident occurred within the past 96 hours the victim will be given to choice to have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide advocacy services.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Sexual Assault to Civilian Hospital
When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault to a civilian hospital, there is no mandatory reporting of adult sexual assault. The civilian hospital that performs the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam is Scott & White Hospital in Temple. A forensic exam is completed at Scott and White when Law Enforcement orders the exam. A report to Law Enforcement is an unrestricted report.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Sexual Assault to Families In Crisis
254-634-1184 extension 1
When an Active Duty Member reports a sexual assault to Families In Crisis, the victim is given the option to report the crime to law enforcement. Families In Crisis is not mandated to report the sexual assault to law enforcement. Families In Crisis will not notify Fort Hood or the Active Duty Member’s command.
If the victim chooses to have the sexual assault reported to Law Enforcement and the incident occurred within the past 96 hours, the victim will be advised to go to Scott & White for a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam from the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Reporting Military One Source
1-800-464-8107
When an Active Duty Service Member reports a sexual assault to the Military One Source, the report will automatically be unrestricted. Military One Source is required to report any assaults or abuse to the 287-CARE Hotline which is a mandatory abuse reporting hotline.
Law enforcement and the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or the on-call installation victim advocate will be notified immediately. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide services.
The victim will be advised to report to Darnall Army Medical Center for a Medical Exam. If the sexual assault incident occurred within the past 96 hours the victim will be given to choice to have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam. The Forensic Exam would be conducted at Scott & White Hospital, Temple by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The exam is to collect evidence for the prosecution. Preserve evidence by not changing clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, using bathroom, smoking, using mouthwash or douching. The victim advocate will meet the victim to provide advocacy services.
Reporting Options for clarification of restricted and unrestricted reporting.
Medical Facility Accompaniment
The Installation Victim Advocate will respond to the referral for the victim of sexual assault.
The Installation Victim Advocate will:
- Ensure that the victim understands that talking to the victim advocate is voluntary.
- Ensure victim receives guidance and emotional support while at the medical facility.
- Explain what medical procedures will occur.
- Ensure the victims know that he/she is in control and can say yes or no at anytime to the procedures.
- Offer victim information, as appropriate, regarding: local resources for immediate safety and long-term protection and support, workplace safety, housing, child care, legal services, clinical resources, medical services, chaplain resources, transitional compensation, and other military and civilian support services.
What is a Forensic Exam?
A Sexual Assault Forensic Examination focuses on collecting potential evidence from the body of the victim/survivor. Throughout the forensic evidence collection process, examiners identify and collect evidence for prosecution. The Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner will uses specific techniques, state-of-the-art equipment, and photography to identify and document injuries associated with the sexual assault. The forensic examination can take between 2 to 4 hours. A private examination room ensures that victims' privacy is maintained and respected.
Components of the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination include:
- Completing a victim/survivor assessment/history
- A physical assessment of the victim/survivor
- A detailed genital examination
- Physical evidence collection:
- Forensic photography
- Documentation of all findings
Victims/survivors of sexual assault are provided excellent medical care in addition to objective, thorough evidence collection from specially trained examiners. Taking care of medical concerns is an important part of the recovery process for the victim. Important medical options to consider are:
- Medical evaluation and treatment
- Emergency contraception to help prevent pregnancy
- Medications for STDs (Sexual Transmitted Diseases)
- HIV Prophylaxis, a series of medications to reduce the risk of HIV infection
What is a Victim Advocate?
The Family Advocacy Victim Advocate Program (FAVAP) provides advocacy service to victims of sexual assault. A victim advocate is a non-judgmental person that believes all victims are to be treated with dignity and respect. Advocacy may include crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals to resources available and ongoing emotional support. At the victim request the victim advocate may accompany the victim to Medical Exam, Investigative Process, Court Proceeding and Command Meeting.
Safety Planning
Prior to a Sexual Assault
For prevention tips click here
Following a Sexual Assault 
Following a sexual assault the victim may feel unsafe. Call the Crisis Line, 702-4953, when you feel unsafe or need to safety plan.
Safety In My Own Residence
- I can change the locks on my doors and windows as soon as possible.
- I can replace wooden doors with steel/metal doors.
- I can install security systems including additional locks, window bars, poles to wedge against doors, an electronic system, etc.
- I can install lighting system that lights up when a person is coming close to my house.
- I can keep the doors and windows locked.
- I can preprogram home and cell phone for 9-1-1
Be Alert
- As soon as you get in your car lock your car doors.
- Trust your instincts; if a place or person feels unsafe, it probably is.
- Watch for signs of trouble such as strangers in private areas or persons loitering in places where they shouldn’t be.
- If you sense trouble, get to a safe place as soon as possible.
- If you feel you are in danger, attract help any way you can.
- Seek safe shelter at Families In Crisis
If the Active Duty Service Member has chosen unrestricted reporting a Military Protective Order and/or a Civilian Protective Order may be issued.
Protective Orders
A protective order may be issued to a victim of family violence, dating violence, or sexual assault who has been threatened with further harm. In the state of Texas, a Protective Order is a civil order with civil and criminal consequences. If the respondent (the person from whom the victim is asking the court for protection) violates the protective order, the court proceedings will take place in a civil court. However, the respondent may be arrested and/or fined for violating the Protective Order.
The Protective Order is not a punishment itself. It is intended to prevent future incidents of violence by prohibiting actions that are listed in the Protective Order, such as approaching a person's home or workplace and/or a child's school or day care. The Protective Order may also provide for temporary visitation and child or spousal support.
A Sexual Assault Protective Order is typically valid for up to two years from the date that it is signed by a judge. If the respondent is in jail on the date that the Sexual Assault Protective Order expires, it will be valid until one year after the respondent is released.
Important A victim is not required to report the sexual assault to the police in order to apply for a Sexual Assault Protective Order. The Sexual Assault Protective Order can be obtained separate from any criminal prosecution.
To apply for a Protective Order
The Installation Victim Advocates can assist a victim in applying for Protective Orders and are available at 254-702-4953 or at the phone numbers listed at the end of this web page. In addition, a victim may contact the Lone Star Legal Aid at 1-888-674-4529 or 254-939-5773. The Family Protection Project can provide this service unless they have a conflict of interest with the parties, then the application could be referred to the County Attorneys Office. A victim may apply for a protective order in person, with the help of a private attorney or legal aid service program, or through a district or county attorney. The application must be filed in the county in which you or the alleged offender lives (in a case involving a pending divorce, the application may be filed in the county where you live or in the county where the divorce is pending).
Military Protective Order (MPO)
A Military Protection Order (MPO) (DD Form 2873), referred to as “no contact orders”.
It is Department of Defense Policy that every appropriate effort be made to protect victims of abuse from further harm. Commanders have the authority to make military protective orders to safeguard victims, squish disturbances and maintain good order and discipline.
Military protective orders (MPO), often referred to as a "no contact" order bars active duty military members from having contact with specified persons against whom they are alleged or confirmed to have committed an act of sexual assault. For example, a commander may order a military member to:
- Avoid contact and communication to the protected person directly, indirectly, or through a third person. This includes face to face, telephone, e-mail, letter, or fax contact.
- Stay away (specified distance) from the protected person's family, home, workplace or other locations.
- Other orders as necessary based on specific circumstances.
A military protective order is not enforceable by law enforcement outside of Fort Hood. Therefore, the victim may choose to also have a Civilian Protective Order.
Civilian Protective Orders
A civilian protective order may be issued to a victim of family violence, dating violence, or sexual assault who has been threatened with further harm. In the state of Texas, a Protective Order is a civil order with civil and criminal consequences. If the respondent (the person from whom the victim is asking the court for protection) violates the protective order, the court proceedings will take place in a civil court. However, the respondent may be arrested and/or fined for violating the Protective Order.
The Protective Order is not a punishment itself. It is intended to prevent future incidents of violence by prohibiting actions that are listed in the Protective Order, such as approaching a person's home or workplace and/or a child's school or day care. The Protective Order may also provide for temporary visitation and child or spousal support.
A Sexual Assault Protective Order is typically valid for up to two years from the date that it is signed by a judge. If the respondent is in jail on the date that the Sexual Assault Protective Order expires, it will be valid until one year after the respondent is released.
Important: A victim is not required to report the sexual assault to the police in order to apply for a Sexual Assault Protective Order. The Sexual Assault Protective Order can be obtained separate from any criminal prosecution.
To apply for a Civilian Protective Order
The Installation Victim Advocates can assist a victim in applying for Pro Se Protective Orders and are available at 254-702-4953 or at the phone numbers listed at the end of this web page. In addition, a victim may contact the Lone Star Legal Aid at 1-888-674-4529 or 254-939-5773. The Family Protection Project can provide this service unless they have a conflict of interest with the parties, then the application could be referred to the County Attorneys Office. A victim may apply for a protective order in person, with the help of a private attorney or legal aid service program, or through a district or county attorney. The application must be filed in the county in which you or the alleged offender lives (in a case involving a pending divorce, the application may be filed in the county where you live or in the county where the divorce is pending).
