DD Form 2910. Victim Reporting Preference Statemen

DD Form 2910, also known as the Victim Reporting Preference Statement, is a form used by the Department of Defense (DOD) to document a victim's preference for reporting a sexual assault. The main purpose of this form is to provide the victim of sexual assault with the opportunity to choose the type of reporting process they prefer, whether it be restricted or unrestricted.

The form consists of two parts, Part I and Part II. Part I of the form is completed by the victim and includes important fields such as the victim's personal information, the details of the assault, and the victim's preference for reporting. Part II of the form is completed by the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) or the Victim Advocate (VA), who provides information on available resources and support services for the victim.

The parties involved in the completion of this form are the victim of sexual assault, the SARC or VA, and the command. When filling out the form, it is important to consider the victim's preference for reporting and to ensure that all required fields are completed accurately. The victim may be required to provide additional documents, such as medical records or witness statements, to support their claim.

Application examples include situations where a victim of sexual assault wants to report the incident but is unsure of the reporting process. By completing this form, the victim can choose the reporting process that best suits their needs. The form also serves as a record of the victim's preference, which can be used in future investigations.

Strengths of this form include providing the victim with a choice in the reporting process and ensuring that their preference is documented. A weakness of the form is that it may not provide enough space for the victim to fully describe the details of the assault. An opportunity for improvement is to provide additional resources and support services for victims of sexual assault.

Related forms include DD Form 2910-1, which is the Victim Reporting Preference Statement for Restricted Reports, and DD Form 2911, which is the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Consent Form. The difference between DD Form 2910 and DD Form 2910-1 is that DD Form 2910 is for unrestricted reports, while DD Form 2910-1 is for restricted reports. DD Form 2911 is a consent form for a sexual assault forensic examination.

Completion of this form can have a significant impact on the future of the victim and the investigation of the sexual assault. The form is submitted through the appropriate channels within the DOD and is stored in the victim's records. By completing this form, the victim's preference for reporting is documented and can be used in future investigations.