AR 600-20 SHARP Flashcards
What is the purpose of SHARP
So the army can prevent sexual harassment and assaults before they occur
What army regulation covers the SHARP program
AR 600-20
What is the army’s campaign to combat sexual assaults by engaging all soldiers in preventing sexual assaults before they occur
Intervene, act and motivate
What is the vision of the I AM STRONG campaign
To eliminate sexual harassment and assault by creating a culture where soldiers believe that failure to prevent sexual harassment and assault is incompatible with army values and warrior ethos
How is cultural change possible in relations to SHARP
Culture change is possible when leaders actively engage with their subordinates in order to ensure everyone is aware of their role in protecting themselves and their fellow soldiers from instances of sexual harassment and assault and the attitude and behaviors that may lead to such incidents
Who is responsible for the prevention of sexual harassment
Every soldier and DA civilian is responsible for the prevention of sexual harassment
When should a soldier who is aware of a sexual assault report the incident
Immediately within 24 hours
What a re some verbal examples for sexual harassment
Making sexual jokes, gesture, remarks or innuendos
Making comments about an individual’s appearance, body, clothing or sexual behavior
Spreading sexual rumors about an individual
Persistent unwanted requests for social dates or sexual activity
Participating in sexually charged conversations
What are some non verbal examples of sexual harassment
Making or posting inappropriate sexual remarks to or photos of an individual via social media sites, text messages or email
Displaying porn material or sexual photos in the workplace
Making a sexually offensive expression
Conduct of a sexual nature intended to embarrass intimidate, demean, or degrade
What are some physical examples of sexual harassment
Unwanted touching
Intimidation
What are soldiers options for dealing with sexual harassment
Direct approach: confront the harasser and tell him or her that the behavior is inappropriate, violates army values, is not welcomed and must stop
Indirect approach: send a letter to the harasser stating the facts, personal feelings about the inappropriate behavior and expected resolution
Third party: request assistance from another person. Ask someone to talk to that harasser, accompany the victim, or intervention to resolve the conflict
Chain of command: report the behavior to an intermediate supervisor or others in the chain of command and ask for assistance in resolving the situation
File an informal or formal complaint: complaint filing procedures are outlined in AR 600-20
What is an informal sexual harassment complaint
Any complaint that an individual does not wish to file in writing
How can informal sexual harassment complaints be resolved
Directly by the complainant or with the help of another unit member, company commander, or another person in the complainants chain of command
Typically can be resolved through discussing, problem identification and clarification of issues
Is an informal sexual harassment complaint subject to a time suspense
No
What is a formal sexual harassment complaint
One that a complainant files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information
How are formal sexual harassment complaints resolved
Require specific actions, are subject to timelines, require documentation of actions taken.
Decision to file a formal complaint rests solely on complainant
Must file complaint within 60 days of incident
While the processing of sexual harassment complaints through the unit chain of command is strongly discouraged it is not the only channel available to individuals to resolve complaints. Whom else can soldiers contact?
Someone in the higher echelon of the complainants chain of command Chaplain Provost marshal SJA IG Medical agency personnel
What is the definition of sexual assault
A crime defined as sexual contact characterized by use of force, threats ,intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the visit does not or cannot consent.
Name some examples of sexual assault
Rape and non consensual sodomy
Performing sexual acts or contact with an individual who cannot give consent
Using physical threats or force in order to engage in sexual contact with an individual.. Or performing acts with someone who has expressed lack of consent
Sexual contact without permission which can include fondling and hazing
Attempting to commit any of the acts above
Where are all unrestricted sexual assault reports referred
CID regardless of severity
If a victim filed an unrestricted sexual assault report , can they change it to a restricted report
No once The victim files an unrestricted report he or she cannot change to a restricted report
Can a victim decline to participate in an investigation or prosecution after filing an unrestricted report.
Yes.
If a victim files a restricted sexual assault report what care will they have access to
Medical treatment, emergency care, counseling and assignment of SARC and VA without triggering an official investigation or prosecution of the alleged offender
If a victim files a restricted sexual assault report what information will the installation commander receive about the case
The instillation commander will receive non identifying information indicating an alleged sexual assault occurred.
If a victim files a restricted sexual assault report can they change it to an unrestricted report
Yes, if the victim files a restricted report he or she can change to an unrestricted report at any time.
