SHARP AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8 Flashcards
What does AR 600-20 cover?
Army Command Policy
What does SHARP stand for?
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention
What Chapter covers the SHARP Program in AR 600-20?
Chapter 7 & 8
What does Ch 7 & 8 of AR 600-20 Cover?
The Army’s SHARP Program
What are the Goals of the SHARP Program?
- Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army personnel, Army civilians, and family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure that victims and subjects are treated according to Army policy
- 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, thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual assault, and take appropriate administrative and disciplinary action
What is the Army’s Slogan for the SHARP Program?
I. A.M. SRONG
What does I. A.M. STRONG stand for?
Intervene, Act, Motivate
What is the of the I. A.M. STRONG campaign?
It is the Army’s campaign to combat sexual assaults by engaging all Soldiers in preventing sexual assaults before they occur
What should Soldiers Intervene Act and Motivate?
Soldiers are duty bound to Intervene, Act, and Motivate others to stop sexual assaults and the sexually offensive language and gestures that create an environment friendly to this abuse
What are the Precursors to Sexual Assault that Soldiers must stop before things get to Sexual Assault?
Sexual innuendos, sexual harassment and egregious indecent assaults
How can you reduce your risk of being Sexually Assaulted?
Be prepared, alert and assertive
What are some ways to Being Assertive?
- state what you want
- “No” means “No (Use a confident voice and body posture)
- Match your body language to your words - don’t laugh and smile while saying “No.”
- Do not just “go along” for the wrong reasons
- Watch out for warning signs or “red flags” from your partner in intimate situations
How can you “Be Prepared”?
- Travel with a buddy
- Stay in groups, as there is safety in numbers
- Plan your outings and avoid getting into a bad situation
- Stay sober. Studies indicate that about half of all U.S. sexual assaults involve the use of alcohol by the offender, the victim, or both
- Never leave a drink unattended. Educate yourself about date rape drugs
- Walk only in lighted areas after dark
- Keep the doors to homes, barracks, and cars locked
- Know where the phone is located
- Don’t go anywhere alone with someone unless you know the person very well and trust him or her
How can you “Be Alert”?
- Trust your instincts; if a place or person feels unsafe, it probably is
- Watch for signs of trouble such as strangers in private areas or persons loitering in places where they shouldn’t be
- f you sense trouble, get to a safe place as soon as possible
- If you feel you are in danger, attract help any way you can
- Don’t dress in view of a window
- Report any unauthorized or suspicious males or females in the barracks
What are the “Red Flags” that people should watch for?
- Trust your instincts; if a place or person feels unsafe, it probably is
- Watch for signs of trouble such as strangers in private areas or persons loitering in places where they shouldn’t be
- f you sense trouble, get to a safe place as soon as possible
- If you feel you are in danger, attract help any way you can
- Don’t dress in view of a window
- Report any unauthorized or suspicious males or females in the barracks