Joint SAPR Flashcards
Which Department of Defense Directive would you find guidance on the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program?
DODD 6495.01
The PRIMARY purpose of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) is to:
Preserve evidence for law enforcement use
This individual supports the SAPR mission by providing program oversight, oversees case management of their team, briefs leadership and ensures awareness of SAPR.
SARC
Which Commander National Guard Bureau Instruction (CNGBI) would give you Guard-specific guidance on the SAPR Program?
CNGBI 1300.01
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund was created by Congress in 1984 to provide what?
A process to recoup money from the accused to pay for damages they caused their victims.
The Crime Victims’ Rights Act includes which of the following?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A. The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
B. The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law.
C. The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy.
Which of the following is the National Guard Bureau J1-SAPR mission statement?
To plan, develop, and execute the National Guard’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) efforts in support of the 54 States, Territories and DC; increase readiness by fostering an environment of zero tolerance from sexual harassment and sexual assault through comprehensive policy.
Which of the following statements best defines secondary victimization?
Victim blaming attitudes, behaviors, and practices which result in additional trauma for the victim.
True or False: A survivor CANNOT have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) if they shower immediately after their assault due to lack of evidence remaining after a shower.
False
What is the most significant difference between “sexual act” and “sexual contact, as defined by UCMJ Article 120?
Penetration versus touching
Which of the following are lethality risk factors for domestic abuse?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A. Attempted strangulation
B. Access to a gun
C. Sexual violence
D. Threatens to kill partner or children
Special Victims’ Counsel (SVC) are similar to SARCs/SAPR VAs in many ways. However, one key service SVCs provide that SARCs/SAPR VAs do NOT provide is:
Advise
Which of the following statements is NOT accurate?
Answer - A
A. A safety assessment should only be conducted if needed.
B. Safety Plans are different from the safety assessment.
C. Safety concerns are to be annotated in DSAID.
D. Safety Plans are developed with and provided to the victim.
The main responsibility of SAPR Victim Advocate is to:
Deliver advocacy and services directly to sexual assault victims
SAPR Victim Advocates are
The only responders whose sole interest is ensuring victims’ needs are met
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way a victim advocate can support a victim before/during/after a law enforcement interview?
Respond to questions directed at the survivor during the interview
If you experience the feeling that the majority of your day is spent on tasks you find either mind-numbingly dull or overwhelming, you may be experiencing:
Burnout
Name three (3) of the services that a victim advocate provides to a victim
Referrals and support, crisis intervention, and empathy
Who chairs the Case Management Group (CMG)?
TAG or Wing Commander/Vice Commander
Which of the following would indicate consent?
Enthusiastically saying “yes!” when asked if they are comfortable and want to keep going.
When signing the DD Form 2910, Victim Reporting Preference Statement (VRPS), victims are acknowledging they understand that (choose one):
They may change a restricted report to an unrestricted report at any time
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the NGB SAPR Division?
Warrior Resilience
True or False: A victim may still file a restricted report, even if they have disclosed the sexual assault to their chain of command, as long as they have NOT disclosed directly to law enforcement and have NOT already filed an unrestricted report.
True
Which of the following describes an example of a counterintuitive behavior (CIB), meaning a behavior that may seem inexplicable to the general public?
The victim did not scream or resist during the sexual assault
When a victim reports that they are having thoughts of self-harm, what is the most appropriate response?
Stay with the victim and escort them to emergency services
True or False: The effects of violence against a person may include causing long-term physical and mental health problems
True
Common trauma reactions can include which of the following?
E - ALL OF THE ABOVE
A. nightmares, sleeping difficulties
B. feeling hopeless or helpless, reduced use of coping skills
C. physical symptoms like stomach aches or rapid heartbeat
D. Feelings of anxiety, stress, fear, or anger
Trauma informed care means?
Treating the whole person by considering past trauma
When a report of sexual assault is made, it is important to understand which of the following regarding jurisdiction:
Location of the incident and status of the involved parties
True or False. Special Victims’ Counsel directly represent victims in military court and can file motions and writs on a victim’s behalf.
True
Melissa, an O-1, called the SAPR hotline from the local public hospital to request an advocate meet her as she gets a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE). The state she lives in does not mandate that the hospital notify local law enforcement of the assault. Following the SAFE, Melissa is hesitant to complete any additional paperwork. What type of SAPR report does Melissa have to file?
No report
Given the nature of the job it is important for SARCs & SAPR VAs to have someone that they can talk to without there being a conflict of interest or breaching confidentiality. Which of the following is allowed for SARCs & SAPR VAs?
Can talk to their state SAPRO, JFHQ SARC, VA/VAC, or Brigade/wing sarc to discuss case related-issues
Case Management does NOT include:
Providing counseling services