What occurs during Unrestricted Reporting?

During Unrestricted Reporting, the process is designed so that the victim's report of the incident is taken seriously and leads to an official investigation. This means that the victim's account is shared with specific officials, such as law enforcement and military investigative organizations, who are responsible for taking appropriate actions based on the report.

Although this reporting type does not grant confidentiality to the victim — as details will be communicated to various default officials who need to take action — it does allow for the victim to receive necessary medical and other support services as part of the official process. Victims understand that by choosing Unrestricted Reporting, they are opting for an investigation that may involve the sharing of their details to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to address the situation, which may include legal action and protective measures.

In contrast, other reporting options focus primarily on confidentiality or limit the scope of action. For example, in Confidential Reporting, details do remain confidential, and the victim retains anonymity, which is not the case in Unrestricted Reporting.