Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program

commanders. sharp personal, soldiers and da civilians

Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, sexual innuendo, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

sexual assault is intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.

www.nsvrc.org
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.rainn.org
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
www.militaryonesource.mil
Military OneSource
www.sapr.mil
DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
www.sexualassault.army.mil
The Army SHARP Program
www.preventsexualassault.army.mil
The United States Army's Sexual Assault Prevention website.
www.safehelpline.org
The Department of Defense Sexual Assault Help Line. Provides anonymous help online, by phone or by text.
www.armyonesource.com
ArmyOne Source serves American troops and their Families; 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year; people can call in and speak to a consultant or go online and access information or email a consultant. 1-800-464-8107
http://www.nationalguard.mil/jointstaff/j1/sapr/
National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response website.
http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/default.asp
Army SHARP and suicide prevention.
http://www.army.mil/sharp/
Army SHARP general information.

Mission The SHARP Program's mission is to reduce with an aim toward eliminating sexual offenses within the Army through cultural change, prevention, intervention, investigation, accountability, advocacy/response, assessment, and training to sustain the All-Volunteer Force.

Soldiers are duty bound to Intervene, Act, and Motivate others to stop sexual assaults and the sexually offensive language and gestures that create an environment friendly to this abuse.

Prevention Of Sexual Harassment.

1. rape.
2. nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex).
3. indecent assault.
4. unwanted inappropriate sexual contact or fondling.
5. attempts to commit these acts.

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy
Restricted Reporting
Unrestricted Reporting
Special Victims Counsel (Attorney)
Safety Planning
Accompaniment to medical appointments and legal proceedings
Case Management and Tracking
Resources and Referrals to military or civilian programs
Coordination of Medical Services
On Site CID Interviews
Trial Readiness Conferences
Liaison with Command and Other Agencies
Education and Training
Confidentiality

So that army can prevent incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault before they occur

Be prepared, alert and assertive.

Commander.

1. Ensure the victim’s physical safety, emotional security, and medical treatment needs are met and appropriate law enforcement are notified.
2. Ensure that the victim , in writing, to only release the information to nonofficial parties about the incident on a "need to Know".
3. Ensure they receive sensitive care and support and are not re-victimized.
4. Collaborate closely with other agencies to provide timely coordination and appropriate responses.
5. Encourage the victim to get a medical examination no matter when the incident occurred.
6. Report the incident to CID immediately.
7. Report to the SARC to ensure they have access to appropriate assistance and care.
8. Report to the office of the Staff Judge Advocate within 24 hours.
9. Notify the chaplain if the victim desires pastoral counseling or assistance.

Janet M. Barr Soldier Support Center,
Bldg. 4305, 6488 Rodman Road
2nd Floor, Rm 246
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

AR 600-20 CH 8.

1. Travel with a buddy.
2. Stay in groups.
3. Plan your outings and avoid getting into a bad situation.
4. Stay sober.
5. Never leave a drink unattended.
6. Walk only in lighted areas after dark.
7. Keep the doors to homes, barracks, and cars locked.
8. Know where the phone is located.
9. Don't go anywhere alone with someone unless you know the person very well and trust him or her.
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Sexual harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness.

1. Go to a safe location away from the attacker.
2. Contact your local Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate (VA) or healthcare provider.
3. seek medical care as soon as possible.
4. Preserve all evidence of the assault.
5. Write down, tape or record all the details you can recall about the assault and your assailant

410-322-7154

1. Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents.
2. Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear.
3. Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers.
4. Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims’ health and Well-being.
5. Ensure that leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victims.

1. If a person Ignores, interrupts, or makes fun of you.
2. Sits or stands too close to you or stares at you.
3. Has a reputation for being a "player".
4. Drinks too much or uses drugs; tries to get you to use drugs or alcohol.
5. Tries to touch or kiss you or gets into your "personal space" when you barely know him or her.
6. Wants to be alone with you before getting to know you, or pressures you to be alone together.
7. Does what he or she wants without asking what you want.
8. Gets angry or sulks if he or she doesn't get what he or she wants.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)

1. The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC).
2. Installation victim advocates (IVA).
3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs)

1-877-995-5247