Army SHARP/EO Board Questions (Answered) What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? The Sexual Assault Prevention
... [Show More] 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. The Army's policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies where and when? This policy applies 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). What are the goals of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? 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. Define sexual assault. 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. Sexual assault includes what acts? Rape. Non consensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex). Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling). Attempts to commit these acts. More than half of sexual assaults include what? Alcohol. Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility? The Commander's responsibility. What is the Army's policy on sexual assault? 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. If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime? Their chain of command. Medical Treatment Facility. Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division. Chaplains. Social Work Services. Family Advocacy. Legal Services. Army Regulation 27-10 outlines the rights of crime victims, what are they? 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. What must Commanders do to implement and support the Army's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? -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 [Show Less]