MCB, Camp Lejeune 24/7 Sexual Assault Help Line:
910-750-5852
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR) addresses the prevention of sexual assault through awareness, education and training. We also ensure that all Marines who are victims of sexual assault are treated "impartially, with dignity, and without prejudice" (MCO 1752.5B)
WHAT IS SEXUAL ASSAULT?
The term "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 actions 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.
Seeking Support
The first priority of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program is the care of Marines. Many victims of sexual assault do not report the crime to anyone. In order to ensure that victims get the medical treatment and support services that they need, Marines have two reporting options for sexual assault.