Coast Guard Safe-to-Report Act: Protecting Victims of Sexual Assault.
This Act establishes a "safe-to-report" policy for all Coast Guard members and cadets. The goal is to protect victims of sexual assault or harassment from being punished for minor related misconduct (like minor rule violations) that occurred during or close to the assault. This encourages victims to report serious crimes without fear of secondary disciplinary action, promoting safety and justice.
Key points
Creates a policy allowing Coast Guard victims of sexual assault to report incidents without fear of punishment for minor collateral misconduct committed at the same time.
The policy applies to all Coast Guard personnel, including reservists and Academy cadets.
Only minor infractions directly related to the reported assault and excluding cases involving aggravating circumstances are covered.
Status:
Expired
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