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What is the Special Victims’ Counsel Program?
High Desert Warrior November 3, 2017
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By CPT E.J. Gladding
Sexual assault is one of the most pressing and difficult issues in today’s Army. Combat- ing this serious problem within our ranks is as complicated as it is critical. As part of the Army’s efforts to combat sexual assault within our ranks, the Special Victims’ Counsel Pro- gram (SVCP) was developed to strengthen our support of victims of sexual assault and to protect and enhance their rights within our military justice system, while neither causing unreasonable delay nor infringing upon the rights of an accused. The role of a Special Vic- tims’ Counsel (SVC) is to zealously represent the client’s interests throughout the military justice process within the scope of representa- tion outlined by Army Regulation.
The SVC is a legal assistance attorney who has received special training to provide legal representation to victims of sexual assault. Pref- erably, and in many cases, attorneys assigned as SVCs will have also had military justice ex- perience. SVCs provide legal services to active duty military members, their adult dependents
and persons in other specialized categories. Further, SVCs are able to provide support and legal services to certain child victims of sexual assault by representing the child through the child’s parent or guardian. Victims of sexual assault are eligible for SVC representation once they have filed either a restricted or unrestricted report. Victim Advocates, law enforcement personnel and other first responders will pro- vide victims with information about the SVC, including contact information, if the victim qualifies to receive SVC services.
The SVC’s only duty and loyalty is to the client, not to any other person, organization or entity. The SVC is bound by a duty of confidentiality, meaning that they cannot and will not share anything their client has told them without permission from the client. The SVC’s primary duty is to advocate for the best interest of the client.
The SVC will further assist clients in navigating the long and frequently intimidating court martial process, accompanying them to interviews, examinations, hearings and court proceedings, as well as providing continuous
legal advice throughout the entire process.
In addition to the right to consult with an SVC, victims have the following legal rights: To be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy; To be reasonably protected from the accused offender; To be notified of court proceedings; To be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, un- less the court determines that the testimony would be materially affected; To confer with the attorney for the government (prosecutor); To available restitution; To information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment and
release of the offender.
In the past several years, the National De-
fense Authorization Act (NDAA) has signifi- cantly changed the landscape of sexual assault prosecutions, as well as the role of the SVC and rights of sexual assault victims. The SVCP has grown exponentially since its initial inception and will continue to advocate for victims of sexual assault well into the future.
Victims of sexual assault have a right to obtain and meet with an SVC prior to speak- ing to law enforcement or their command, or
undergoing any medical examination. If you feel you need SVC representation, or have any questions regarding the SVC program, the Fort Irwin SVC can be reached through the contact information listed below.
CPT E.J. Gladding
Chief, Legal Assistance
Special Victims’ Counsel 760-380-6330 edward.j.gladding.mil@mail.mil
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