Sexual Assault Prevention &
Response Resources
D14 Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
Hawaii, Guam, AM Samoa, FEACT, MIDET Singapore
Ms. Lianne Casupang
(808) 842-2087
(808) 291-7720 (mobile)
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is intentional sexual contact, characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not, or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy, and other unwanted sexual contact that is aggravated, abusive, or wrongful, or attempts to commit these acts. Specific definitions of the elements of the sexual assault and sexual contact offenses are identified in Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Other Resources:
Chaplain Corps: (855) 872-4242
Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247 (operated by RAINN)
Secure instant messaging http://www.SafeHelpline.org
Confidential assistance 24/7 for DoD and CG service members
National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Secure instant messaging http://www.rainn.org
Confidential assistance 24/7 for civilians
CGSUPRT: 1-855-CGSUPRT (247-8778) www.CGSUPRT.com
Confidential assistance 24/7 for all Team CG personnel
USCG Criminal Investigative Service (CGIS): (202) 372-2100
Veteran's Center: (808) 973-VETS (8387); http://www.vetcenter.va.gov
Oahu 24 Hour SAPR Emergency Phone: (808) 722-6192
Chaplain Assistance:
D14 Coast Guard Chaplain (LCDR Alfred Pena): 1-808-551-2077 (wk cell);
808-535-3206 (office) email: alfred.v.pena@uscg.mil
Coast Guard Chaplain Toll-Free Number (1-855-USCG-CHC (872-4242))
Chaplain Care website: http://www.chaplaincare.navy.mil
CONFIDENTIALITY: According to Military Rules of Evidence (MRE) 503 under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, any communications made to a military chaplain as a formal act of religion or as a matter of conscience is considered "privileged." Chaplain confidentiality is absolute without exception as stated in reference (m) of COMDINST 1730.4C "Confidential Communications To Chaplains.