Under which circumstance is the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program instruction NOT applicable to Sailors or dependents?

The Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program instruction primarily applies to Active Duty personnel and civilians within the Navy, as well as their dependents. However, when it comes to dependents under the age of 18 who experience sexual assault, the program instruction is structured differently due to the policies and legal considerations that focus on child protection laws. In these cases, local Child Protective Services (CPS) and other state laws take precedence, thus the SAPR program is not directly responsible for handling such incidents involving minors.

This distinction is crucial, as the complexity surrounding the protection and reporting requirements for minors necessitates a tailored approach, separate from the standard procedures outlined in the SAPR instruction for adults. The program is designed to address issues of sexual assault effectively within the adult population, while focusing on the safety and legal considerations for minors as regulated by different authorities.