Sexual Assault Prevention and Response II

1. Sexual Assault Preventionand Response II

2. Agenda • What is the Impact? When Sexual Assault Happens • How Do I Respond? Being a Good Wingman: Response • How Can I Stop It? Being a Good Wingman: Prevention • How Can I Stop It? Effective Gender Relations: Prevention

3. What is the IMPACT of sexual assault? Constructive RESPONSE for sexual assault Ways wingmen can PREVENT sexual assault

4. Accessions I Review

6. Parable Act One

8. Characters Gina Laura Brandy Sharon Hank Rick Ben Jim

9. The Impact of Sexual Assault • How well is the group functioning together since the assault? • How well are these Airmen respecting each other? Supporting each other? • How does Gina seem to be impacted?

10. Parable Act Two

12. Being a Good Wingman: Response • How did the different characters respond to Gina in this situation? • What effect do you think it had on Gina? • What examples did you see of disrespectful language and attitudes? • What message does it send when sexist attitudes go un-checked? • What else could they have done?

13. Constructive Response • Listen empathetically • Reserve judgment • Refrain from gossip • Rise above idle talk Live Our Core Values

14. Responding Constructively:Challenges and Tactics • List challenges • Identify tactics to overcome

15. A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader

16. A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader

17. A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader

18. A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader

19. A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader

20. A View on Leadership Behaviors Post-Assault Avoid the gossip and rise above… be a leader Rely on our Core Values

21. Empathetic Listening • Make and maintain eye contact • Avoid distractions and fidgeting • Use open body language • Ask questions to encourage the speaker to articulate thoughts and feelings • Keep an open mind and reserve judgment • Let go of the idea that you need to be right

22. Parable Act Three

24. Being a Good Wingman: Prevention • Why do you think Jim chose to do nothing the night of the assault? What were his challenges? What other options might he have had?

25. Being a Good Wingman: Prevention • Why do you think Ben acts the way he does? What are his challenges? What can be done to positively influence Ben and those like him?

26. Being a Good Wingman: Prevention • Who else played the role of passive bystander? Facilitator? What challenges and options did these characters have?

27. Parable Act Four

29. Effective Gender Relations: Prevention • What responsibility did the men characters have? • What responsibility did the women characters have? • What are some of the risk factors for sexual assault? • How can we all help reduce the risk of sexual assault?

30. Assertiveness • Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for your rights without denying the rights of others. • Assertiveness is NOT aggressiveness. • Assertiveness may prevent a potential assault.

31. Summary: Things You Can Do • Make wise choices to reduce the risk of sexual assault • Communicate effectively to avoid perpetration and reduce risk of becoming a victim • Ask for permission when it comes to sexual matters • Remember that a person needs to be capable of giving consent • Acknowledge and respect the sexual boundaries of your partner

32. Summary: Things You Can Do • Protect your wingman by not acting as facilitators or pass bystanders • In the event an assault, exhibit sensitivity to the victim • Report a sexual assault if it occurs • Remember that sexual assault is never a victim’s fault • Uphold the Air Force Core Values