Us Code § 1561b - Confidential reporting of sexual harassment
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§ 1561b. Confidential reporting of sexual harassment
(a)
(b)
(1) maintain the confidentiality of the member alleging the complaint;
(2) explain to the member alleging the complaint the different avenues of redress available to resolve the complaint and the different consequences of each avenue on the manner in which the complaint will be investigated (if at all), including an explanation of the following:
(A) The manner in which to file a complaint concerning alleged sexual harassment with the official or office designated for receipt of such complaint through such avenue of redress.
(B) That confidentiality in connection with the complaint cannot be maintained when there is a clear and present risk to health or safety.
(C) If the alleged sexual harassment also involves an allegation of sexual assault, including sexual contact—
(i) the manner in which to file a confidential report with a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate; and
(ii) options available pursuant to such reporting, including a Restricted Report or Unrestricted Report, and participation in the Catch a Serial Offender Program.
(D) The services and assistance available to the member in connection with the complaint and the alleged sexual harassment.
(c)
(1) educate members under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments regarding the process established under this section; and
(2) track complaints alleged pursuant to the process.
(d)
(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title V, §532(a)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3601.)
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