FAP, Fort Detrick

SAPRP Hot Line: 240-674-2802

Fort Detrick Sexual Assault Hotline: 240-674-2802

Note: all military service members, the 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline pager number has changed to a 24/7 Hotline telephone cell number, 240-674-2802. The 301-619-3050 duty hour number will remain the same. For more information call 301-619-2408/3050.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO)

AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, Chapter 8, outlines the mission, overview of the program, program elements as well as roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders. For more information or to arrange unit training, contact the SARC at 301-619-3050.

The Department of Defense (DoD) remains committed to eliminating sexual assault from the ranks of the military. Sexual assault is a crime. It inflicts incalculable harm on victims and their families; it tears at the very fabric of civilian and military communities; and it destroys trust among individuals and faith in our institutions. The DoD has made significant progress in combating sexual assault by introducing a comprehensive sexual assault prevention and response policy and implementing it across the Military Services.

For more information, call Fort Detrick's Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at 301-619-3050.

Visit the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office website.

What is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault is defined a intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, con-consensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim.

"Consent" shall not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Consent is not given if a person uses force, threat of force, coercion or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious.

Facts About Sexual Violence

Sexual assault is a crime.
Most victims (75-85%) are assaulted by someone they know.
Sexual assault can happen to anyone, anytime.
Sexual assault in never the victims fault.
Alcohol/drug use is not an excuse for sexual assault.
According to the National Victim Center there are an estimated 683,000 rapes per year - or 1.3 per minute.
Victims can be female or male
There is no "typical" victim - unemployed or professional, rich or poor, from any and every race and religion - anyone can become a victim of sexual violence.

Installation Services:

24-hour response by calling 301-619-3050 or the SAPRP hotline, 240-674-2802.
Crisis counseling
Victim Advocacy through a partnership with an off-post agency
Accompaniment for legal and medical services
Information and referrals for counseling and other community resources
Command and unit training
Information and referrals for counseling and other support services

Community Services:

Through a partnership with Heartly House Inc., the following confidential services are provided at their facility in Frederick. Simply call 301-662-8800 for help. Fees are based on a sliding scale, but no one will be turned away if you can't afford to pay.

24-hour crisis hotline
Crisis counseling
Victim advocacy
Individual and group counseling
Accompaniment for legal and medical services
Crisis shelter for survivors
Other support services to meet the needs of survivors

IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Two Reporting Options for Victims

Victims have the right to make a "RESTRICTED REPORT" which does not initiate a police investigation. The purpose is to allow victims the ability to obtain medical care, support and counseling in a private manner. Victims may make a report to:
1. SAPRP hotline: 240-674-2802
2. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: 301-619-3050
3. Medical Providers at Barquist Army Health Clinic: 301-619-7175
4. Chaplains Office: 301-619-7371
5. Heartly House: 301-662-8800
Victims may also file an "UNRESTRICTED REPORT" to their Commander, or the Provost Marshal's Office by calling 301-619-7114. Unrestricted Reports will be fully investigated.