Work-Life Supervisor

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(14) If at all possible, be prepared to MEDEVAC the victim to a military treatment facility or

shore unit within 24 hours.

(15) Ensure the completion of mandatory annual all-hands training on the use of this Instruction,

which shall be provided or coordinated by the cognizant EAPC.

(16) Ensure the sensitive, coordinated and effective management of sexual assault cases.

c. Work-Life Supervisor shall:

(1) Upon notification by the CO or OINC that an alleged rape or sexual assault has occurred,

notify the EAPC as soon as possible, and confirm that CGIS has been notified.

(2) Direct and ensure the EAPC refers all technical and policy questions to Commandant

(G-WKW-2).

(3) Attend mandatory annual training on use of this Instruction, which shall be provided or

coordinated by the cognizant EAPC.

d. EAPC's shall:

(1) Serve as consultant to the CO/OINC on Sexual Assault issues or cases.

(2) Make contact with the victim.

(3) Offer counseling services to the victim.

(4) Assist commands with appropriate resource referrals for the accused if he/she is a Coast

Guard member or dependent.

(5) Notify the victim of their rights under the Federal Victim's Bill Of Rights contained in the

Victim's Rights and Restitution Act of 1990, Public Law 101-647 (42 U.S.C. 10606);

evaluate need for referral to Victim's Assistance agencies.

(6) Inform the victim of their right to contact law enforcement authorities.

(7) Explain to the victim the normal law enforcement procedures that will occur in the next 24

hours so that she/he is aware of and can anticipate future actions/processes.

(8) Advise the victim not to destroy possible evidence by bathing, douching, changing clothes,

eating, drinking, or cleaning in any way if a rape or sexual assault has just occurred.