Initial Entry Training Terminal Learning Objective Action Communicate

Initial Entry Training

Terminal Learning Objective Action Communicate the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Conditions In a classroom environment with access to real-life scenarios and student handouts Complete the lesson on the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and achieve a passing score of 80% on a separately administered test Standards 2 A. Define the Army’s Sexual Assault Policy as it relates to Army Values, Warrior Ethos, and Soldier’s Creed B. Determine types of sexual assault, the effects of sexual assault, and victim responses C. Recognize sexual assault in real-life situations D. Apply Soldier’s responsibilities within the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program E. Identify reporting options, procedures, and the implications of reporting or not reporting sexual assault for victims and perpetrators F. Identify techniques used to prevent sexual assault G. Identify victim’s rights and resources available to assist them

Program Purpose Eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive program that centers on: • Awareness and prevention • Training and education • Reporting • Response • Victim advocacy • Accountability 3

Army Policy on Sexual Assault Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness by devastating the Army’s ability to work effectively as a team…. . It is incompatible with the Army Values and is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other federal and local civilian laws… The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect. AR 600 -20, Paragraph 8 -2 4

Army Policy Applies… • Both on and off post • During duty and non-duty hours (24/7) • To working, living and recreational environments AR 600 -20, Paragraph 8 -2 5

Army Values vs. Sexual Assault Army Values • L oyalty • D uty • R espect • S elfless Service • H onor • I ntegrity • P ersonal Courage 6 Sexual Assault • Is a selfish act • Breaks down the ability to work effectively as a team • Shows a lack of respect for others • Is a criminal offense • Is punishable under UCMJ • Violates every Army Value

Warrior Ethos vs. Sexual Assault Warrior Ethos • I will always place the mission first • I will never accept defeat • I will never quit • I will never leave a fallen comrade 7 Sexual Assault • Degrades mission readiness by impacting unit cohesion • Is a cowardly act perpetrated by those who have given up on the Army Values • Is an act carried out by individuals without a moral compass • Erodes the bond that makes Soldiers willing to die for one another

Soldier’s Creed vs. Sexual Assault Soldier’s Creed • • • 8 I am a Soldier and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my Soldier tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself I am an expert and I am a professional I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life I am an American Soldier Sexual Assault • Breaks down the ability to work effectively as a team • Represents a lack of discipline • Is not a professional behavior • Degrades readiness • Contradicts American values

Review: Army Policy on Sexual Assault In this topic you learned: • Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army • The sexual assault policy is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Sexual assault contradicts Army Values, Warrior Ethos, and the Soldier’s Creed 9

Sexual Assault Defined • Sexual assault - intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent; sexual assault can occur without regard to gender, spousal relationship, or age • Consent - shall not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Consent is not given when a perpetrator uses force, threat of force, coercion, or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious AR 600 -20, Paragraph 8 -2 10

Types of Sexual Assault • Rape – Physical force – Constructive force – Date/acquaintance (non-stranger) – Marital (*Family Advocacy Program) • Nonconsensual sodomy • Indecent assault • Attempts to commit these acts • Carnal knowledge (*Family Advocacy Program) 11

Parties Involved • Victim – one who has been sexually assaulted • Alleged perpetrator – one who has been accused of committing a crime; subject • Perpetrator – one who has committed a crime; offender • Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) – “center of gravity” for sexual assault response and coordination • Victim Advocate (VA) – appointed by the SARC to assist victims with support, information, and resources 12

Victim Responses to Being Assaulted Common victim responses: • Recall the event • Clean themselves, repeatedly • Destroy evidence Bottom Line: Report to the emergency room in the same clothes and condition in which assaulted 13

Victim’s Emotional Effects Individual reactions vary widely: • • 14 Anxiety Powerlessness Perseverance Disorganization • • Self-blame Distorted self-image Depression Withdrawal

Review: Sexual Assault Definitions In this topic you learned: • Types of sexual assault include rape, nonconsensual sodomy, indecent assault, carnal knowledge, and attempts to commit these acts • Sexual assault victims experience trauma both physically and emotionally 15

Recognizing Sexual Assault Sexual assault is a crime. Remember that “No” means “No” even if the other person: • Says “Yes”, but changes his or her mind • Has been kissing you or "making out" with you • Has had sex with you before • Has been drinking alcohol • Wears provocative clothing 16

Review: Recognition of Sexual Assault in Real-life Situations In this topic you learned: • That “No” means “No” – Even if the person changes his or her mind – Has been kissing or “making out” with you – Even if the person is wearing provocative clothes • Consent must be given before any sexual contact 17

Soldier’s Responsibility Toward Victim • Listen to the victim and take the allegations seriously • Do not make judgments about the victim or the alleged offender • Encourage the victim to report the crime • Support the victim and show respect • Demonstrate empathy by concentrating on helping your friend, fellow soldier, or colleague • Protect victim’s confidentiality 18

Soldier’s Responsibilities You should: • Use the buddy system – look out for each other • Report inappropriate behavior immediately • Practice the Army Values • Never leave a fallen comrade 19

Review: Soldier’s Responsibilities In this topic you learned the Soldier’s responsibilities: • Give support • Encourage the victim to notify chain of command • Get assistance for the victim • Protect victim’s confidentiality 20

Report Sexual Assault Immediately • Victims – Should report to healthcare provider, chaplain, SARC, or Victim Advocate • Witnesses – Should report to the chain of command or law enforcement agency. Report as a friend, acquaintance, family member, or fellow Soldier • Commander – Has authority to defer disciplinary action on “collateral” misconduct 21

Information to Report 22 1 Date, time, and location of incident 2 Name of individual making report and relationship to incident or victim 3 Victim's name and location 4 Victim's injuries and medical needs 5 Who, if anyone, is there to assist the victim 6 Identity, description and location of alleged perpetrator

Reasons to Report Sexual Assault • Sexual Assault – Is a crime that cannot and will not be tolerated – Is devastating and has a lasting impact on the victim, a fellow Soldier – Degrades readiness – Affects the Army’s ability to work as a team – Has NO place in our Army or our Nation • The Army – Is a values based organization – Takes care of Soldiers and their families – Treats all Soldiers with dignity and respect • Reporting is the RIGHT thing to do! 23

Restricted Reporting • Allows a Soldier who is a sexual assault victim to disclose the details of his/her assault to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the official investigative process • Report confidentially to: – Victim Advocate (VA) – Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) – Healthcare Provider – Chaplain 24

Restricted Reporting Purpose • Give victims additional time and increased control • Empower victims • Give senior mission commanders a clearer picture of the sexual violence within their command • Enhance a commander’s ability to provide an environment which is safe 25

Unrestricted Reporting • Four Restricted Reporting • Staff Judge Advocate Resources (SARC, VA, (SJA) Healthcare Provider, Chaplain) • Local and State Police • Chain of Command • 911 • Military Police • Army One Source (AOS) • Criminal Investigation – Available 24 hours a day, 7 Command (CID) days a week – 1 -800 -464 -8107 (CONUS) • Army Community Services (ACS) 26

Unrestricted Reporting Purpose • Ensure widest range of rights and protections • Provide commander support • Provide full investigation to hold offender(s) accountable • Enhance community and Soldier safety 27

Consequences of Not Reporting • Possibility that perpetrator may assault others • Inability of authorities to conduct an investigation • Inability of Army to provide medical care and counseling • Improper care provided to the victim • Inability to discipline perpetrators • Degradation of unit morale and readiness 28

Legal Sanctions Sexual Assault is punishable under UCMJ: Sexual assault includes such offenses as rape, forcible sodomy and indecent assault. Depending upon the offense and the circumstances of the offense, the maximum punishments include death, confinement for life without eligibility for parole, confinement for life with eligibility for parole, confinement for a period of years (for example 5 years), total loss of all pay and allowances, dishonorable discharge (enlisted Soldiers only), bad conduct discharge (enlisted Soldiers only) dismissal from the service (commissioned officers only), and reduction to E-1 (enlisted Soldiers only. ) 29

Review: Sexual Assault Reporting In this topic you learned: • Reporting requirements • Information to report • Reasons why to report • Types of reporting: restricted and unrestricted • Consequences of not reporting • Legal sanctions for the perpetrator 30

Sexual Assault Prevention Avoid the use of alcohol and drugs 31 Rely on your instincts and be watchful Establish and maintain your limits

Risk Factors Current sexual assault trend data shows that: • The majority of military victims are 20 -24 year-old females in ranks PVT-SPC • Most military alleged perpetrators are 20 -24 year-old males in ranks PVT-SPC • Most military sexual assaults occur in Soldier living areas, such as barracks • More than half of sexual assault cases involve alcohol use Source: Task Force Report on Sexual Assault Policies, dated 27 May 2004 32

Remember A. S. A. P. Aware Safe BE Assertive Prepared Remember, you can say NO! 33

Review: Prevention of Sexual Assault In this topic you learned prevention techniques, including: • Avoid alcohol and other drugs • Rely on your instincts and be watchful • Establish and maintain your limits • Remember to be aware, safe, assertive, and prepared (ASAP) • Remember that you always have the right to say “NO!” 34

Rights of the Victim Opt for restricted or unrestricted reporting (Soldiers only) Seek/obtain information about the status of the case 35 Be treated with fairness and respect Victims have the right to Confer with the attorney representing the government Be protected Be notified of court proceedings Be present at all court proceedings

Available Resources-Restricted Reporting • Victim Advocate (VA) • Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) • Chaplain • Healthcare Provider NOTE: These resources are available for victims for both restricted and unrestricted reporting 36

Available Resources-Unrestricted Reporting • Four Restricted Reporting • Staff Judge Advocate Resources (SARC/VA, (SJA) Chaplain, Healthcare Provider) • Local and State Police • Chain of Command • 911 • Military Police • Army One Source (AOS) • Criminal Investigation – Available 24 hours a day, Command (CID) 7 days a week • Army Community – 1 -800 -464 -8107 (CONUS) Services (ACS) 37

Review: Resources for Victims In this topic you learned: • Victim’s rights • Resources available to assist victims: 38 - SARC/VA - Army Community - Chaplain - Healthcare Provider - Chain of Command - Military Policy - Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Services (ACS) - Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) - Local or State Police - 911 - Army One Source (AOS)

Terminal Learning Objective Action Communicate the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Conditions In a classroom environment with access to real-life scenarios and student handouts Complete the lesson on the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and achieve a passing score of 80% on a separately administered test Standards 39 A. Define the Army’s Sexual Assault Policy as it relates to Army Values, Warrior Ethos, and Soldier’s Creed B. Determine types of sexual assault, the effects of sexual assault, and victim responses. C. Recognize sexual assault in real life situations D. Apply Soldier’s responsibilities within the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program E. Identify reporting options, procedures, and the implications of reporting or not reporting sexual assault for victims and perpetrators F. Identify techniques used to prevent sexual assault G. Identify victim’s rights and resources available to assist them