Ready First Combat Team Virtual SHARP Training Package

Ready First Combat Team Virtual SHARP Training Package Sexual Assault. Sexual Harassment. Ready First, Always Win

Virtual Training Package Overview Sexual harassment and sexual assault are contrary to Army values and a critical readiness issue. There is no room for sexual assault or sexual harassment in the U. S. Army. This training packet reasserts the importance of leaders and the chain of command in providing quality, relevant training and education to improve and sustain positive organizational climates that emphasize Army Values and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Leader engagement and Soldier Dialogue are critical to achieve the desired end state of all Ready First Personnel prepared to give relevant training and education. To accomplish this intent, this training package is divided into the following major components. Ø Part 1: Overview Army Policy and Reporting Options Ø Part 2: “The Voiceless”: Building Empathy Ø Part 3: Dr. Foubert SHARP Summit Video: “How the Brain and the Body react to Sexual Violence” Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Part 1: Army Policy and “SHARP Basics” Sexual Assault. Sexual Harassment. Ready First, Always Win

Army Policy on Sexual Harassment Ø Unacceptable and will not be tolerated Ø Destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness Ø Army leadership: • Must create an environment conducive for productivity and respect • Set the standard to Soldiers and Army Civilians to follow Ø A successful mission is achieved in an environment free of sexual harassment Ø Prevention is the responsibility of every Soldier and Army Civilian Reference: AR 600 -20 Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Army Policy on Sexual Harassment, (Continued) Army Soldiers Ø Policy applies on/off the installation - 24/7 Ø Complainants are encouraged to confront subject/offenders Ø Army policy does not require complainants of sexual harassment to confront the subject/offender Ø File formal complaints with the brigade level SARC or higher Ø Family members 18 and over, are eligible to file complaints with a SARC. Family members under 18 file with Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Reference: AR 600 -20 Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment Reporting To view the video click the link below https: //bit. ly/sharpshr Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Army Policy on Sexual Assault Ø Sexual assault is a criminal offense Ø Sexual assault degrades mission readiness Ø Every Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents Ø Sexual assault is punishable under laws: • Soldiers (UCMJ) • Army Civilians (Federal/State) Ø Those who commit sexual assault offenses will be held appropriately accountable Ø All victims of sexual assault will be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect Ø This policy applies to both on- and off-post, 24/7 Reference: AR 600 -20 Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Sexual Assault Reporting To view the video click the link below https: //bit. ly/sharpsarv Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

RFCT SHARP Representatives SFC Blancarte-Walker 1/1 AD SARC C: 915 -202 -5176 O: 915 -741 -4815 SFC Yeban 1 -36 IN SARC C: 805 -868 -6363 Ready First, Always Win. SFC Scott 2 -37 AR SARC C: 660 -229 -1607 SFC Sanchez 1/1 AD VA C: 254 -892 -8638 O: 915 -741 -4815 SFC Lamegos 4 -70 AR SARC C: 502 -821 -7831 SFC Jackson 6 -1 CAV SARC C: 850 -532 -0151 Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment Mrs. Stokes 1/1 AD VA C: 915 -996 -8815 O: 915 -741 -4815 SFC Scott 2 -3 FA SARC C: 254 -458 -2772 SFC Sablan 16 BEB SARC C: 808 -371 -7605 SSG (P) Merrill 501 BSB SARC C: 252 -259 -9685

Resources Ø Fort Bliss Chaplain 24/7 Hotline 915 -637 -4265 Ø Fort Bliss Special Victim Counsel 703 -347 -4057/703 -347 -4371 Ø RFCT Behavioral Health Appointment line 915 -742 -9326 Ø RFCT Military & Family Life Counseling 915 -493 -3407 Ø Army Training Network (ATN) • SHARP Annual Training Instructor Pack (V 12. 0) • SHARP Annual Training Presentation (V 12. 0) • SHARP Vignette Instructor Pack (V 12. 0) • SHARP Vignette Presentation (V 12. 0) NOTE: If you are having issues opening hyperlink from slide, right click and open Hyperlink. Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Helpline Fort Bliss 24/7 Helpline: 915 -245 -8991 Do. D Safe Helpline: 877 -995 -5247 Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Part 2: “The Voiceless”: Building Empathy Sexual Assault. Sexual Harassment. Ready First, Always Win

Part 2: Objectives and Context Ø Objective: Empathy is the ability to recognize emotions in others, and to understand other people's perspectives on a situation. This film enables you to use that insight to better understand male sexual assault victims. Ø Context: This internationally recognized film features the stories of five men and their experiences with sexual violence. The documentary discusses the correlation between culture, masculinity, taboos and the impact that sexual violence has on men. Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Part 2: “The Voiceless” Video To view the video click the link below https: //bit. ly/voiceless-video Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Part 2: Discussion Questions Ø #1: Although society has come a long way in addressing reports of sexual assault, why do you think men are still very reluctant to report sexual assault? Ø #2: What are the benefits of showing empathy for all victims of sexual assault? Ø #3: How can we improve and better support male survivors? Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

ØPart 3: Dr. Foubert SHARP Summit Video: “How the Brain and the Body react to Sexual Violence” Sexual Assault. Sexual Harassment. Ready First, Always Win

Part 3: Objectives and Context Ø Objective: To be able to recognize a potential harmful situation or interaction and choosing to respond in a way that could positively influence the outcome Ø Context: In this video Dr. John Foubert discusses the Characteristics of Perpetrators and those they Target, What Happens on a Trauma Survivors Brain, Rape Related PTSD and Survivor Testimony, Preventing Sexual Violence through Bystander Intervention. Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Part 3: Dr. Foubert SHARP Summit Video To view the video click the link below https: //bit. ly/SHARPSummit. Video Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment

Part 3: Discussion Questions Ø #1: Using Personal Courage, what can you do to intervene and prevent SH and SA in the Army? Ø #2: How can we avoid victim‐blaming when we hear about a report of a sexual assault in our command? Ø #3: As we continue to understand how men and women in our society may be viewed differently when engaging in the same activities, such as sex, what can we do to prevent this from happening in our Service? Ready First, Always Win. Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment