Who is notified for SVIP?

• A. Only Legal and OSI
• B. FAP/SARC only
• C. DAVA or VA only
• D. FAP/SARC, Legal, OSI, DAVA or VA

Answer: (D)

SVIP relies on a coordinated, victim-centered response that brings together all appropriate partners. Notifying FAP/SARC ensures immediate, trauma-informed crisis support and access to forensic and medical resources. Notifying Legal helps explain the survivor’s rights, outlines options, and coordinates prosecutorial steps in a way that respects consent and safety. Notifying OSI keeps investigators aligned with proper processes and oversight. Notifying DAVA or VA provides ongoing advocacy, safety planning, and connections to services throughout the investigation and any legal proceedings. When all these groups are informed, the response is comprehensive, reduces gaps in support, and better serves the survivor’s needs. Therefore, the best approach is to involve all of these groups together.