CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 072202Z FEB 24 MID120000879362U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 022/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/IMPLEMENTATION OF CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OPTION FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT// REF/A/DOC/PL 116-283/01JAN21// REF/B/DOC/DOD/14JUN23// REF/C/DOC/SECNAV/09JUN23// REF/D/DOC/OPNAV/03NOV21// REF/E/DOC/SECNAV/24JUN22// NARR/REF A IS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021. REF B IS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMO, INTERIM PROCESSES FOR CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. REF C IS DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY POLICY REGARDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. REF D IS OPNAVINST 5354.1H, NAVY HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND MILITARY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM. REF E IS DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NO WRONG DOOR POLICY. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN implements a confidential reporting option, in addition to the informal, formal, and anonymous complaint processes, for Service Members who experience sexual harassment, as directed by references (a) and (b). For our Navy to prepare for and dominate in combat, we must have strong teams. The strength of our teams depends upon the strength of our people: the professional and personal development of Service Members to be tough and resilient in Mind, Body, and Spirit is critical. Reinforcing prevention and supportive intervention when needed throughout Navy commands is a key principle in meeting the needs of our people and our teams. 2. Effective immediately, this confidential sexual harassment reporting process is available for Service Members. A confidential sexual harassment report can only be submitted to a Command Climate Specialist (CCS) or a Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) program manager. a. The CCS or CMEO program manager will inform the reporting Service Member's Commanding Officer (CO) or commander of a confidential report within 24 hours of receipt; however, they must not disclose the identity or any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of the Service Member submitting the report. b. A confidential report does not trigger an investigation or disciplinary action. c. A confidential report allows the Service Member to access the support and referral services outlined in references (c), (d), and (e). d. For CCS contact information, Service Members should contact the CMEO program manager or the Navy Harassment and Military Equal Opportunity Office (OPNAV N170C) at MILL_Navy_EO_Advice@navy.mil. 3. The CCS and CMEO program managers are subject matter experts within a command for advising Service Members on the different avenues of redress and advising COs and commanders on the handling and processing of sexual harassment complaints. 4. When approached by a Service Member alleging sexual harassment, the CCS or CMEO program manager must explain the informal, formal, and anonymous complaint processes outlined in reference (d), and the confidential reporting process outlined in this NAVADMIN. This must include: a. The options available to submit an informal, formal, anonymous complaint, or a confidential report of sexual harassment. b. The different aspects of each avenue and the manner in which the complaint will be investigated, if at all. The CCS or CMEO program manager should explain that formal complaints must be referred to the appropriate commander within three duty days, and are not considered confidential reports. c. Identification of support and referral services available to the Service Member outlined in references (c), (d), and (e). d. A confidential report of sexual harassment will not result in an investigation or disciplinary action except in situations described in paragraph 5(b). e. A confidential report of sexual harassment does not prevent a Service Member from changing the report to an informal, formal, or anonymous complaint in line with reference (d). 5. When a CCS or CMEO program manager takes a confidential report of sexual harassment from a Service Member, the CCS or CMEO program manager must: a. Maintain the confidentiality of the Service Member. b. Explain to the Service Member that confidentiality will be maintained unless: (1) The CCS or CMEO program manager is called to testify as a witness at a court-martial or administrative hearing relating to the report of sexual harassment; or (2) A trained Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), CCS, CMEO program manager, or other qualified and trained personnel conducts a safety assessment and identifies there is a high risk to the health or safety of the Service Member or another person. The SARC, CCS, or CMEO program manager must immediately report these concerns to the Service Member's CO or commander. (3) The Service Member elects to change a confidential report to an informal or formal complaint. c. Explain the informal, formal, and anonymous complaint processes if this has not already been done. d. Identify available counseling support and other support services for which the Service Member is eligible. e. Document the confidential report on the Navy Equal Opportunity (EO) and Sexual Harassment Report (NAVPERS 5354/2). Documentation must only include the command or local resources contact information, the alleged behavior, the command name, and command unit identification code for both the complainant and alleged offender. f. Provide a copy of the NAVPERS 5354/2 to the Service Member and forward a copy to OPNAV N170C via e-mail at MILL_Navy_EO_Advice@navy.mil. 6. If the alleged sexual harassment also involves behavior that may be sexual assault, to include sexual contact, the CCS or CMEO program manager must, with the Service Member's permission, ensure a warm hand-off to the SARC or the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA), as outlined in reference (e). The SARC or SAPR VA are responsible for all reporting requirements and case management, as appropriate, for sexual assault allegations including command notification as required. The CCS or CMEO program manager will be responsible for all requirements outlined within this NAVADMIN for the sexual harassment allegations. 7. No Wrong Door. If a Service Member discloses sexual harassment directly to a SARC or SAPR VA, those personnel will: a. Assist the Service Member to address any immediate safety needs. Immediately notify the Service Member's CO or commander of any high risk situation. b. With the Service Member's permission, conduct a warm hand-off, as outlined in reference (e), to the CCS or CMEO program manager for the Service Member to receive an explanation of available redress options. If a Service Member declines the warm hand-off, the SARC or SAPR VA is not required to notify the Service Member's CO or commander, the CCS, or the CMEO program manager. 8. OPNAV N170C will set up several town halls for CCSs and CMEO program managers to discuss and answer questions about the new confidential reporting option for sexual harassment. Town hall dates will be posted on https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Culture-Resilience/Equal- Opportunity/Command-Climate-Specialists/ /. 9. Service Members who have additional questions should contact the Navy Harassment and Military Equal Opportunity Advice line at (800) 253-0931, or via e-mail at MILL_Navy_EO_Advice@navy.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//