What reporting process allows a service member to report sexual assault details to multiple authorities like HCP, SARC, and law enforcement?

The reporting process that allows a service member to report sexual assault details to multiple authorities, such as healthcare providers, Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC), and law enforcement, is unrestricted reporting. This mechanism is designed to ensure that the service member can access comprehensive support and resources while allowing for a full investigation of the incident.

By choosing unrestricted reporting, service members maintain the option to receive immediate medical care and legal support, as they are encouraging formal proceedings which may lead to prosecution. This process prioritizes accountability for the perpetrator while also providing the victim with needed support.

In contrast, restricted reporting offers confidentiality, limiting the disclosure of information about the assault to only specialized personnel, thus preventing law enforcement involvement unless the victim decides to switch to unrestricted reporting. Anonymous reporting does not allow for follow-up and support since the identity of the reporter is not disclosed to relevant authorities. On the other hand, confidential reporting allows for support without a formal investigation but does not extend to multiple authorities like unrestricted reporting does.