Army Sharp Board Question – Flashcards

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Army's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response,reporting, and accountability.

Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours. To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing).

Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear. Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers. Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims' health and well-being. Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victims, .

Sexual assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.

Rape Non consensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex) Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling) Attempts to commit these acts

alcohol

The Commander's Responsibility

One who has committed a crime (offender

One who has been accused of committing a crime (subject

One who has been sexually assaulted

victim, alleged perpetrator, and perpetrator

Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army the Army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect

Their chain of command. Medical Treatment Facility. Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division. Chaplains. Social Work Services. Family Advocacy. Legal Services.

The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and a respect for privacy The right to be protected from the accused offender The right to be notified of court proceedings The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the assault unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial, or for other good cause The right to talk to the attorney for the Government in the case The right to seek restitution, if appropriate The right to information regarding conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender from custody.

Ensure that assigned personnel (to include RC personnel under their jurisdiction) are familiar with the Army policy on sexual harassment. Publish and post written command policy statements for the prevention of sexual harassment. Continually assess and be aware of the climate of command regarding sexual harassment. Identify problems or potential problems. Take prompt, decisive action to investigate all complaints of sexual harassment. Either resolve the problem at the lowest possible level or, if necessary, take formal disciplinary or administrative action. Do not allow Soldiers to be retaliated against for filing complaints. Continually monitor the unit and assess sexual harassment prevention policies and programs at all levels within area of responsibility. Ensure all leaders understand that if they witness or otherwise know of incidents of sexual harassment, they are obligated to act. If they do not, they themselves are also engaging in sexual harassment. Set the standard

vaerbal non verbal and phisical contact