Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is committed to eliminating sexual assault from the ranks of the military. Sexual assault is a crime. It inflicts incalculable harm on victims and their families; it tears at the very fabric of civilian and military communities; and it easily destroys trust among individuals and faith in our institutions. As a means of restoring faith and hope among survivors, TYAD has a comprehensive Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPRP).

The first line of defense:
Know what your options are. There are two reporting options available to service members reporting a sexual assault: restricted and unrestricted.

Restricted Reporting:
This option allows victim(s) to receive medical treatment and support without automatically triggering a criminal investigation. This reporting option provides victim(s) with more control over the release of their personal information and affords them additional time to weigh their options and seek guidance about whether or not to initiate a criminal investigation.

Unrestricted Reporting:
This option DOES trigger a criminal investigation. This reporting option ensures that in addition to providing medical treatment, advocacy, and counseling for victims of sexual assault, command authorities are notified.

Victim Reporting Preference Statement:
Regardless of which reporting option you choose, you must complete a DD Form 2910. The Victim Preference Reporting Statement (VRPS) allows a victim to see their reporting options and the exceptions that apply to restricted reporting.

Reporting Points of Contact:
To make an unrestricted report of sexual assault, you can report to the Security Division at (570) 615-7550 or the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) at (570) 615-8371.

To make a restricted report of sexual assault, you can report to the SARC only at (570) 615-8371.

For more information about the Department of Defense’s SAPRP and Service specific resources visit online at: www.sapr.mil