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1. Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

   Sexual Assault & Fraternization
2. Sexual Assault Intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy (oral or anal sex), and other unwanted sexual contact that is aggravated, abusive, or wrongful (to include unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact), or attempts to commit these acts.
3. Consent 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. Consent is not implied by: A current or prior relationship Provocative behavior or dress Promiscuous behavior
4. Installation 2004-2010
5. Installation 2004-2010 *Ex: (-2) the offender was two pay grades below victim. 3 the offender was 3 pay grades above the victim. **Civilians excluded ***2 cases of female offenders: victims and offenders were E3, alcohol involved, acquaintances
6. Installation 2004-2010 Acquaintance/Friend Co-worker Girl/Boyfriend No Known Room Mate Recruiter Supervisor *Other *Other as defined by victim and not fitting into any of the categories
7. Civ and Navy studies College Students and Newly Enlisted Estimate 5-8% population are offenders Most offenders are recidivists (60-70%) Average 6 victims Prefer to assault acquaintances (92%) Prefer to use alcohol rather than force (83%) Engage in other assaultive/illegal behavior (14) Responsible for 95% of sexual assaults -Lisak, The undetected Rapist, 2007 -Reports of Rape Re-perpetration by Newly Enlisted Male Navy Personnel. Violence and Victims, Vol. 24, Nov 2, 2009
8. Fraternization: Marine Corps Manual, para. 1100.4 “…When prejudicial to good order and discipline or of a nature to bring discredit on the Marine Corps, personal relationships between officer members or between enlisted members that are unduly familiar and that do not respect differences in grade or rank constitute fraternization and are prohibited."
9. Fraternization Pitfalls Social Networking Facebook/Myspace Twitter Texting Personal e-mail Off Duty Organizations/Activities Church Poker Tournament Sports
10. Most people categorize relationships in separate groups
11. Sometimes they overlap a little
12. But in Social Networking, everyone is labeled as “friend”…
13. …and they all see what’s on your wall
14. Benefits of Social Networking Keep in touch with the people who are important to you Real Time Find old friends Feel more connected to home
15. Limitations of Social Networking Everyone sees your posts, and everyone else’s posts on your wall (videos and pictures) Can’t selectively filter who sees what Less control of information about yourself
16. What you reveal Your habits Where you are Where you are going When you are not home Who you are with What you are doing What you own What your vulnerabilities are
17. When Social Networking is misused… Creates opportunities for Fraternization Sexual Assault
18. Fraternization in Social Networking
19. What seems innocuous can be perceived as an opportunity… “I suck at PT.” “I’m bored.” “Work sucks.” “I miss the States.” “Mean people suck.” “Chillin’ on a Friday night.”
20. Prevent Fraternization Work related activities should take place At work With other coworkers Be open to everyone “Special treatment” is the biggest indicator that something is not above board
21. Inappropriate Personal gifts Perfume or cologne Clothing Jewelry Personal phone calls or visits on duty
22. Appropriate Work performance should be discussed at work Counseling sessions should take place at work Mentoring should happen in a work environment Skill building should happen at work or in a group
23. Sexual Assault and Social Networking Offenders can find out: Do you meet the profile Are you a good target Offenders can groom: Test your boundaries Desensitize Begin sexualizing process Set up the scenario
24. Boundaries: Blurred by Alcohol and Social Networking Your two tasks: 1. Respect other people’s boundaries 2. Enforce your own boundaries
25. Making real friends is a process Strangers Acquaintances Coworkers Acquaintances Coworkers Friends Close Friends Family
26. You can’t go from Acquaintance to BFF After 4 beers After 4 wall posts, emails, or tweets After 4 hours It takes time to get to know people You can’t really get to know someone through an electronic device (you only know what they want you to know)
27. Situation Appropriate Strangers Acquaintances Coworkers Acquaintances Coworkers Friends Close Friends Family
28. Installation 2004-2010 65% male and 58% female victims were under the influence of alcohol 67% occurrences on Installation are in the barracks 59% occur between 2400 and 0600 These Marines assumed the person they were with was a stage 3 “friend”
29. Facebook Is your FB account for personal or professional networking? If you have personal and professional “friends” on your account, it is recommended you treat the account with the same discretion you would for professional contacts
30. An option Consider two accounts 1: Close friends and family 2: Coworkers, acquaintances, interest groups Anyone new in your life goes in account 2, until they earn the right and do the time to get put into the first account.
31. Texting, e-mail, or youtube Never type or do anything you don’t want broadcasted to the world Everyone has a camera phone Before you send a message, make sure it is appropriate for the situation and nature of the relationship
32. Texting or e-mail When used for professional communication, always use the same customs and courtesies as you would in face to face communication The CO test: If my CO saw this, would there be a perception that it is appropriate or inappropriate?
33. When you receive a message… How is your relationship with this person categorized? Is that in compliance with MC policy? Does this message fit in with that category? Should my supervisor be inviting me to that? Should my coworker be saying that?
34. How to respond to inappropriate behavior online Same options as you would in person Send a private or public message Clearly indicate “no” or that the comment or request is inappropriate Clearly indicate your boundary or reasons Own your reasons Not: “I want to, but the rules say we can’t.”
35. Or… Speak to the person directly Involve a third party Explain your reasons
36. If the behavior continues… “unfriend” him/her from your social networks Contact your chain of command
37. Challenges Military Community is close knit, especially overseas Live in close proximity Go to the same places Less anonymity
38. Marines are Professionals Since you are a Marine 24/7, you are a professional 24/7 Be conscientious Poor boundaries are career killers, usually ending up with NJP or CMs, or being taken advantage of
39. Where to report Fraternization is reported to your chain of command Harassment or discrimination is reported to your EOA/EOR This would include in person or on-line behavior
40. Reporting Options for Sexual Assault Restricted Victim may access medical, mental health, chaplain services without triggering investigation Unrestricted Access to the same services Criminal investigation
41. Report Sexual Assault to: 645-HOPE UVA/SARC Medical Counseling Chaplain Law enforcement (unrestricted only)
42. 645-HOPE available 24/7 UVA/SARC info available in common areas of your command on the Unit webpage (SAPR link)
43. Questions