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Addressing Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment

Frequently Asked Questions

Accountability/Transparency

What was the Accountability and Transparency Review (ATR)?
What changes have resulted from the ATR?
What progress has the Coast Guard made towards accountability?
How is the Coast Guard holding members accountable for sexual assault and sexual harassment?
What is the Coast Guard’s response to recent reports posted to social media?

Cooperation with External Oversight

What is the Coast Guard doing to cooperate with External Oversight?
Why is the Coast Guard heavily redacting some documents it sends to Congress? 
Why can’t the Coast Guard investigate while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigation is in process? 
What can the Coast Guard do before the Office of Inspector General report is complete?

Victim Support

What is the Safe to Report Policy?
What is the Enterprise Victim Advocate?
Is the Enterprise Victim Advocate a trained victim advocate? Do they have confidentiality in their role? 
Who can take a report of sexual assault?
Do I need a CG-6095 to get care with the Veterans Affairs?
How do I file a CG-6095?
What are some other completed CDAs that help to ensure a safe and supporting workplace?
Why must victims submit a Freedom of Information Act request for their own records?
Why isn’t the Coast Guard communicating with Operation Fouled Anchor victims?

IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED A SEXUAL ASSAULT OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT, we strongly encourage you to contact a sexual assault response coordinator who are experienced victim advocates available through the Sexual Assault Prevention, Response and Recovery Program. Their primary responsibility is to provide guidance regarding medical care, reporting, and any other support victims may want or need.