ADSA 2 2 B Drunk Sex or Date

AD/SA 2 -2 B: Drunk Sex or Date Rape? Brett Sokolow Follow Up CAO: 30 Sep 13 FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect

BLUF • Our choices matter • Impacts Citadel career , post-graduation career • Impacts classmates, others, & Citadel reputation • Some consequences are permanent • Alcohol impairs judgment – affirmative consent is a must • Prevent lapses through mutual support & only responsible alcohol use, if of age Selfish & Selfless Reasons to Make the Right Call FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 2

Objectives • Review and explore, at a deeper level, key issues presented in lecture by Brett Sokolow • Understand how issues might impact SCCC • Consider how cadets might reduce risk so such issues do not occur within the Corps FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 3

Wavetop Review • “Amy” consumed five beers in a hour & another five Jell-O shots with Everclear • “Todd” drank three beers all evening • “Amy” BAC estimated at. 35; she experienced blackout • “Todd” admitted “consensual” sex • “Todd” convicted of Sexual Assault in the 2 nd degree FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 4

Scenario One --Connection between Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Assault-- • In 2002, more than 70, 000 college students between 18 and 24 years old were victims of alcohol-related sexual assault – One study found that 75% of male and 55% of female college students had been drinking prior to a sexual assault – Another study found that between 25 -47% of perpetrators were under the influence of alcohol at the time they sexually attacked someone. • Recall from 3 C training, one in four women are sexually assaulted while college students FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 5

Scenario One --Connection between Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Assault-- • What evidence do you have that alcohol consumption is or is not a problem among Citadel students? • Why do you think alcohol consumption is so rampant among college students? • How does alcohol consumption contribute to act of rape? • In addition to alcohol, what factors do you think contribute to statistic that one-in-four college women are assaulted? • What are some safety measures males and females can take to reduce their risk of being sexually assaulted? FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 6

Scenario Two --What Was the Jury Thinking- • “Amy” consumed 5 beers in one hour and 5 Jell-o shots after that; “Todd” consumed three beers all evening • “Todd” served shots to “Amy” and knew they contained Everclear • “Amy” threw up at least twice and “passed out” at least once • The next day “Amy” did not remember anything about the sexual encounter. At the hospital, it was determined that she had a blackout, and her blood alcohol content was estimated to be. 35 at 5 am • Law requires both parties involved in sexual activity give affirmative consent – Basically, they must know six things: who, what, where, why, when, and how – Individuals who are incapacitated and unable to understand those six things are not legally able to give affirmative consent for sex. FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 7

Scenario Two --What Was the Jury Thinking- • What evidence did Sokolow give that indicates “Amy” was incapacitated at the time of sex? • Why do you think “Todd” was surprised when he was charged with Sexual Assault in the 2 nd Degree? • What is the difference between a blackout and passing out? • Do you think it was an indication of “Todd’s” innocence or guilt that he left a note for “Amy” that had his name and phone number on it? Why or why not? • What do you believe was the deciding factor for the jury in “Todd’s” conviction? FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 8

Scenario Three --Did Punishment Fit the Crime? - • After “Todd was convicted for Sexual Assault in the 2 nd Degree, he was sentenced to two years in prison. He had been at an Ivy League school that would not allow him back. He got his degree from a technical school. He is a registered sex offender and has had difficulty finding a job. Currently, “Todd” shovels snow • “Amy” lost her virginity during her encounter with “Todd, ” an encounter that she does not remember. She dropped out of college following the incident, but eventually went back and graduated. For a time she isolated herself from friends and required extensive therapy to overcome the impact of the incident • “Amy” was subjected to an intrusive, painful medical examination at the time of the incident • Although “Amy” drank irresponsibly, the law determined that “Todd” was culpable in this case FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 9

Scenario Three --Did Punishment Fit the Crime? -- • Do you believe “Todd” should have been found guilty of sexual assault? Why or why not? • Do you think “Amy” should have been held responsible for incident because she got drunk? • What steps can you take to ensure this type of incident doesn’t happen to you or other cadets? • What are some of common assumptions made about sexual offenders? Do you think “Todd” fits that profile? FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 10

Key Take-Aways • Our choices matter • Alcohol impairs judgment – affirmative consent is a must • Prevent lapses through mutual support & only responsible alcohol use, if of age Poor Judgment & Leadership are mutually exclusive FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 11

QUESTIONS MAKE THE RIGHT CALL… AND HELP A CLASSMATE MAKE THE RIGHT CALL, TOO FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 12

Back Up Slides FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 13

Policy Review --SC State Law-n The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21 years old n DUI is defined as operating a vehicle (boat, auto, bicycle, or motorcycle) while under the influence of alcohol n SC Law states that a person with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level over. 08% is considered legally intoxicated. Possible results for offenders? -- Fines, jail time, and loss of driver’s license -- Increase in insurance rates or eligibility for insurance dropped FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 14

The Citadel Alcohol Policy (1) • No alcohol consumption or possession on Citadel property • Barracks, campus, Hagood Stadium, College Park, Beach House--REGARDLESS OF AGE • Cadets 21 or older may drink off campus within the confines of the law, and are expected to behave with honor • Cadets may receive dismissal from the college for the following offenses: -alcohol use or possession on-campus, second offense -alcohol use off-campus that discredits The Citadel -DUI conviction FOR TRAINING USE ONLY Honor – Duty – Respect 15

The Citadel Alcohol Policy (2) • Cadets may receive demerits, tours, and a mandated alcohol abuse evaluation at the Counseling Center for the following offenses: -alcohol use or possession by a minor off-campus -open alcohol container off- or on-campus -alcohol related disturbance • Cadets may receive demerits, tours, a mandated alcohol abuse evaluation at the Counseling Center, and a company transfer for: -alcohol use or possession by a minor on-campus -three or more Alcohol I offenses during cadet career -- MANDATORY CONDUCT REVIEW BOARD MAKE THE RIGHT CALL… AND HELP A CLASSMATE MAKE THE RIGHT CALL, TOO Honor – Duty – Respect FOR TRAINING USE ONLY 16