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Sergeant’s Time Training.Com

Sergeant’s Time Training.Com. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting. Sexual Assault Awareness Month . Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting. Service members live by Military Values. Common Core Values Duty and Loyalty to each other sets us aside from society

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  1. Sergeant’s Time Training.Com

  2. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting

  3. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting • Service members live by Military Values. • Common Core Values • Duty and Loyalty to each other sets us aside from society • Sexual Assaults violates sacred trust of their fellow personnel. • Sexual Assaults violates the very essence of what it means to be apart of the US Armed Forces and our Warrior Ethos. • It is the duty of every Service member to intervene and prevent such incidents before they occur in order to protect their teammates. • Personnel cannot betray Military Values and expect to wear its uniform! • Preventing sexual assaults is as much a duty as protecting each other in combat. • The US Armed Forces has a zero tolerance for Sexual Assault. • Sexual Assault is a crime and punishable under UCMJ.

  4. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting What is Sexual Assault? • SEXUAL ASSAULT**: Refers to offenses of a sexual nature that can be committed in a variety of ways ranging from using actual physical violence, to taking advantage of someone’s intoxication, to simply touching a person’s private area without their permission. These offenses, which are punishable as crimes under UCMJ, include, but are not limited to, the following: • Common Punishable under Article 120 • Rape • Aggravated Sexual Assault • Aggravated Sexual Contact • Abusive Sexual Contact • Wrongful Sexual Contact • Punishable under Article 125 • Forcible Sodomy • **Definition provided by SJA

  5. The term 'consent' means words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent. Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the accused's use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent. A current or previous dating relationship by itself or the manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent. A person cannot consent to sexual activity if— (A) under 16 years of age; or        (B) substantially incapable of—            (i) understanding the nature of the sexual conduct at issue due to—               (I) mental impairment or unconsciousness resulting from consumption of alcohol, drugs, a similar substance, or otherwise; or                (II) mental disease or defect which renders the person unable to understand the nature of the sexual conduct at issue;             (ii) physically declining participation in the sexual conduct at issue; or            (iii) physically communicating unwillingness to engage in the sexual conduct at issue. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting What is Consent?

  6. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting Scenario #1 A 19 year-old female Private is in Korea on her first tour overseas. She decides to go with some male soldier friends she met at YRC on a tour of Seoul on one of their off days, which happens to be a weekday. At 0100, the group decides to go to one of the local bars. The Private is unaware that this bar is off limits, but she learns quickly once she’s inside. She and other Soldiers have several drinks and she appears to be drunk. The Private leaves with a male Specialist and once they are outside the bar, they begin zigzagging down many alleys and the Private is very confused as to her location. She is led inside a building and then is forced to perform oral sex on the Specialist. The Private is left by herself and is very scared. Besides the humiliation and trauma, she is also afraid that she may face punishment for her own collateral misconduct: off-limits bar, underage drinking, curfew violation.

  7. Victims know the perpetrator Alcohol involved by at least one party Soldier is a new arrival in country Most reported age 18 – 24 Most reported rank E1 – E4 The incident took place in the barracks room of one of the parties involved Victim delayed reporting Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting Current Trends and Risk Factors in Korea

  8. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting Do you have a Safety Plan of Action? • Use common sense, be aware of the surroundings, trust your guts • Tell someone about your outing plan • Have a plan for someone you can contact should you need help • Communicate your boundaries clearly, firmly and consistently. • You have the right to say “NO” • Use theBuddy System • NOTE: Be aware of Command Barracks Policy • Know your resources: Call “” (DSN) or 0 (Cell Phone or Commercial) to report a Sexual Assault!

  9. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting What should you do if you are sexually assaulted? • Safety First! Go to a safe location. • Report it to your Area SARC using the SA Hotline DSN “1” or 0 to preserve your reporting options. • Seek medical assistance A.S.A.P (within 24 hours!). • Preserve all evidence when possible • Write down any details you can recall regarding the incident and assailant (s)

  10. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting Scenario # 2 A newly arrived 26 year-old male PVT along with other junior enlisted Soldiers is repeatedly harassed by a 32 year-old SSG. The SSG verbally abuses the Soldiers and often yells out sexual comments, including propositions to perform oral sex. Other NCOs and junior officers are aware of the SSG’s abusive behavior towards the Soldiers but no one raises the issue to senior leadership in the Company. One night the SSG, while apparently very drunk, drops his pants and exposes himself to several Soldiers, including the 26 year-old PVT. The PVT’s duty performance suffers a noticeable decline, and he begins to experience eating and sleeping problems. He is referred to Social Work Services at the TMC for counseling. After several sessions with the counselor, the PVT reports the incident to law enforcement authorities. When questioned by MPI, the SSG admits to what he describes as “old fashioned, tough leadership” but denies that any of his acts were overtly sexual. Neither the unit or law enforcement initially refers the case to the SARC, believing that the SSG’s conduct did not fit the criteria in the UCMJ for a sexual assault.

  11. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting Lessons and Outcomes 1. The criminal investigators substantiated the offense of Indecent Exposure as defined by Article 120.  2. The SSG was administered a Field Grade Article 15 and was transferred to another unit for purposes of rehabilitation.  3. The PVT continues to receive mental health counseling and supportive assistance from the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program. The unit’s general attitude has been that the PVT is over-reacting since none of the other young Soldiers who were victims of the abusive behavior were so deeply affected.  4. Overall awareness regarding the October 2007 changes to Article 120 needs improvement.  5. Victim response can be highly variable and is based more on personal history than on age, education, or vocational skills.

  12. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting Scenario #3 A 20 year-old female PFC was invited to the room of a 36 year-old Sergeant First Class in the same unit. The SFC made unwanted sexual overtures that resulted in bruises, a bite mark and digital penetration before the PFC was able to exit the room. The PFC opted not to notify her chain-of-command or law enforcement of the incident but she did tell a friend. The unit First Sergeant heard there might have been a sexual assault incident and contacted the SARC requesting SAPR program services be offered to the Soldier. When the SARC contacted the PFC, she denied being the victim of an assault. However, after her friend promised to notify authorities of what had happened if she did not come forward, the PFC relented and an Unrestricted report was filed. A medical exam was accomplished and CID took the lead in a criminal investigation. These actions were initiated more than 48 hours after the alleged assault occurred.

  13. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting Lessons and Outcomes 1. CID concluded that the allegations of sexual assault were founded and turned the case over to legal authorities and the identified offender’s chain of command for disposition.  2. The role of the friend in surfacing this report was critical. Current estimates are that 60-80% of incidents that could be appropriately classified as sexual assaults in the U.S. military still go unreported. Very few victims keep the fact of their assault a secret from everyone. Unfortunately, very few of the people they tell feel empowered to direct the victim to make a report or, failing that, to make a report themselves. 3. In addition to discussion of the victim and offender aspects of sexual assault, training conducted by UVAs, DSARCs and SARCs should include significant discussion regarding the roles of bystanders and friends.

  14. Rights of Crime Victims Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting • Be treated with fairness and respect for one's dignity and privacy • Be reasonably protected from the accused • Be notified of court hearings • Be present at public court hearings unless the court determines otherwise for fairness or other good cause • Receive information regarding conviction, sentencing, imprisonment and release • Confer with the attorney for the Government • Restitution, if appropriate

  15. What can you do to help Victims? Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting • Remain calm, support the victim, and show respect. • If the victim is in need of urgent medical attention, call 119 and apply first aid. • To protect evidence, ask the victim not to shower, change clothes, comb hair, brush teeth, put on make up, eat, or drink. • Report the crime to law enforcement and the victim's commander. • Should the victim decide not to support the investigation, encourage him/her to seek medical attention due to potential injuries. • Refrain from asking for intimate details, making judgmental comments (e.g., "alleged" assault), promising to "get this person," and other similar statements. • Instead, be a good listener and allow the victim to talk.

  16. USFK SEXUAL ASSAULT 24/7 HOTLINE Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting • To access the hotline from any DSN telephone within Korea – dial the number "1". • From a commercial line or cell phone dial the number "0". • ALL SOLDIERS SHOULD PROGRAM THIS NUMBER INTO THEIR CELL PHONES. • Listen to the recording, select the area you are in: #1 for Area 1 SARC   #2 for Area 2 SARC   #3 for Area 3 SARC   #4 for Area 4 SARC   #5 for Area 5 SARC #6 for Area 6 SARC • A SARC, DSARC, or UVA will answer the phone. • To have the message repeated just press the pound (#) key.

  17. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting REVIEW • If you have been sexually assaulted and want medical/ advocacy services but not an investigation, who can your report the incident to? • If you are sexually assaulted and report to your 1SG, can you have a restricted report? Why or why not? • What are the benefits of a restricted report? • What are the benefits of an unrestricted report? • What should you do if you are sexually assaulted? • What is absolute privilege and who has it?

  18. Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? Keep this number memorized! USFK SEXUAL ASSAULT 24/7 HOTLINE 0

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