The Maine National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the National Guard’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through awareness and prevention training, education, victim advocacy, response, reporting and accountability. The National Guard promotes sensitive care and confidential reporting for victims of sexual assault and accountability for those who commit these crimes.
Sexual assault is a crime. It falls well short of the standards our country expects of its service members and the Maine National Guard expects of its Soldiers and Airmen. Specifically, it violates both Army and Air Force Core Values. Our core values are the foundation of our 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 culture; therefore, we must strive for an environment where this type of behavior is not tolerated and where all human beings are respected.
SARC & SAPR SUPPORT TEAM OVERVIEW
The MAINE NATIONAL GUARD PRINCIPAL SARC is responsible for oversight and management of the Maine National Guard SAPR Program. However, the JFHQ SARC and Wing SARC each serve as single points of contact for the Maine Army National Guard and Maine Air National Guard respectively, to oversee sexual assault awareness, prevention and response training; coordinate victim services including medical treatment; track the services provided to a victim from the initial report through final disposition and resolution, and ensure accurate data reporting and collection.