Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
SARCs are responsible for providing policy, education, victim services 24/7, incident response,
and data reporting and collection to prevent sexual assaults. They identify issues and develop solutions
at the lowest possible level.
TN National Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
MAJ Beth Nielsen
Office: (615) 313-0736
Sexual Assault Response Hotline: (615) 347-9372
Definition of Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of
authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy (oral or anal sex), and other unwanted sexual contact that is aggravated, abusive, or wrongful (to include unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact), or attempts to commit these acts. "Consent" means words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent. Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the accused's use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent. A current or previous dating relationship by itself or the manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent.
Sexual Assault is a Crime.
You are not alone!
Important Links
Bystander Training
Bystander Handout
Bystander Training Presenter Information
DOD
Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
Army
Army SAPR Program Regulation: AR-600-20, Chapter 8
Army Regulation 27-10: Rights of Crime Victims
Army Regulation 350-1: Army Training and Leader Development
Air Force
Air Force SAPR Program Instruction
Summary of changes
National Guard Bureau
ASLN P09-0002
Quarterly SAPR Requirements Memo - 10 Feb 09
Commander's Responsibilities for Responding to Allegations of Sexual Assault - 5 Oct 09