Also called: SAPR Victim Advocate, Military Victim Advocate
Supports military sexual assault survivors, explaining reporting options and connecting them with medical, legal, and counseling help.
SARCs respond 24/7 to reports, go with survivors to hospital exams and legal meetings, and train units on prevention. Most are civilians; some are uniformed members.
Civilian DoD pay. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in social work, psychology, or related field plus DoD victim advocate credentialing (D-SAACP).
Ways in: 4-year college, Military, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice.
Growing about average. Required at every installation.
Low risk for 10 years. Responding 24/7 and walking survivors through exams and court stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Sociology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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