Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

1. Sexual Assault Preventionand Response Program Jane Lux Program Coordinator NGB-J1 703-601-0577 Jane.Lux@us.army.mil CTR – Alutiiq International Solutions, LLC

2. NGB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program COL Jane Helton – SAPR Division Chief Jane Lux – NGB Joint Forces SAPR Program Coordinator MAJ Laura Wade – ARNG SAPR Program Manager Deborah Morrison – ANG SAPR Program Manager

3. 3 Training Objectives Acronyms and Terms To Help Understand the Briefing Does NGB really need a SAPR Program? Working together – NGB’s Joint SAPR Program JFHQ SARCs – the State’s Center of Gravity Title 32 Program Specifics

4. Acronyms and TermsYou Should Know

5. 5 SAPR Acronyms SAPR – Sexual Assault Prevention and Response DoD SAPRO – Dept of Defense SAPR Office NGB-SAPRO – NGB SAPR Office SARC – Sexual Assault Response Coordinator JFHQ SARC – State Joint Force HQ lead SARC DSARC – Deployed SARC VA – Victim Advocate (or Veterans’ Affairs, depending on the context) UVA – Unit Victim Advocate (Army term)

6. 6 SAPR Acronyms or Terms GKO – Guard Knowledge Online – website where NGB-SAPRO posts program information RR – Restricted Report UR – Unrestricted Report EXSUM – Executive Summary of a Report DoDI 6495.02 – DoD Instruction on SAPR SADMS – Army’s Sexual Assault Data Management System DCRMS – Defense Case Review Management System (not yet operational)

7. 7 SAPR Acronyms or Terms BI – Bystander Intervention- method of sexual assault prevention SARB – Sexual Assault Review Boards MOUs – Memoranda of Understanding SAAM – Sexual Assault Awareness Month WESO – ANG SARC position (collateral duty) SAPRAC – SAPR Advisory Council Limited Reporting – NGB’s version of RR for when in state T32 status (limited benefits, but confidential referral system)

8. National Guard Sexual Assault Reports 2005 - 2008

9. Official Reports of National Guard Sexual Assaultsto NGB-SAPRO TELL A STORY OF ONE OR TWO ASSAULTS THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY STATES – STATE IS NOT IDENTIFIED. NGB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program received 4 reports of SA in 2005 and 50 official reports of sexual assaults from state Joint Force Headquarter SARCs during 2006. In 2007, I’ve received 63 reports, and 54 so far in 2008. These reports include: Non-recent reports not connected to the military. When seeing the National Guard’s initial awareness training video, the sexual assault survivor was able to come forward and ask for help for the first time from the SARC. Deployed in Title 10 status, and had not previously been reported while on Active status. Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Annual Training (AT). Operation Jump Start duty. Sexual assaults that occurred in civilian status, but the victim came to the National Guard SARC to request help finding civilian resources. Sexual assaults that involved recruiters. The perpetrators of the assaults were a variety of people: other Guardsmen, Active Duty members from other Services, and civilians. THIS IS NOT AN INDICATION THAT SEXUAL ASSAULTS ARE INCREASING IN THE NATIONAL GUARD – ONLY THAT THERE NOW EXISTS A MECHANISM FOR REPORTING AND RESPONDING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT THAT PRIOR TO 2005 WAS NOT IN PLACE. TELL A STORY OF ONE OR TWO ASSAULTS THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY STATES – STATE IS NOT IDENTIFIED. NGB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program received 4 reports of SA in 2005 and 50 official reports of sexual assaults from state Joint Force Headquarter SARCs during 2006. In 2007, I’ve received 63 reports, and 54 so far in 2008. These reports include: Non-recent reports not connected to the military. When seeing the National Guard’s initial awareness training video, the sexual assault survivor was able to come forward and ask for help for the first time from the SARC. Deployed in Title 10 status, and had not previously been reported while on Active status. Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Annual Training (AT). Operation Jump Start duty. Sexual assaults that occurred in civilian status, but the victim came to the National Guard SARC to request help finding civilian resources. Sexual assaults that involved recruiters. The perpetrators of the assaults were a variety of people: other Guardsmen, Active Duty members from other Services, and civilians. THIS IS NOT AN INDICATION THAT SEXUAL ASSAULTS ARE INCREASING IN THE NATIONAL GUARD – ONLY THAT THERE NOW EXISTS A MECHANISM FOR REPORTING AND RESPONDING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT THAT PRIOR TO 2005 WAS NOT IN PLACE.

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11. 11 Program Elements Program Development Based on DODI 6495.02, 03 June 2005 AF policy and AR 600-20, Chapter 8: Key Elements Policy, program, proponent, and integration Education, prevention, training, communication, and command climate Incident response, investigation, and action taken Victim services Data collection, reporting and evaluation, program improvement

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13. 13 Levels of Training Initial - For all Military Members – including new recruits - For all First Responders: SARCs; VAs; JAGs; LE; Chaplains; Commanders Refresher - annual - For all Military Members - For all First Responders

14. 14 Training SARCs and Victim Advocates.  SARC Training Requirements NGB adopted the more stringent requirement when there were differences between the AF and AR policies. SARCs must be trained by AF, Army, or NGB trainers with the Service-Specific Curriculum VA Training Requirement NGB adopted the more stringent requirement VAs may be trained by Active Duty SARCs, JFHQ SARCs, or NGB – using a NGB approved training curriculum that meets DoD Training Standards Trained PRIOR to arriving at MOB Site WAY AHEAD: Looking toward a standard cross-service curriculum Training SARCs for the NGB – must be a total of 40-hours and trained by AF, Army, or NGB trainers because of the training regulations and need for a standardized curriculum This is to receive a certificate that is approved by all Services Both AF and Army allow VAs to be trained by SARCs. Standardized again, in order to meet the requirements. Training SARCs for the NGB – must be a total of 40-hours and trained by AF, Army, or NGB trainers because of the training regulations and need for a standardized curriculum This is to receive a certificate that is approved by all Services Both AF and Army allow VAs to be trained by SARCs. Standardized again, in order to meet the requirements.

15. 15 SARCs and VAs Providing Training SAPR Initial Awareness Training – suspense was Jun 06 – video “Staying on Guard” - SARCs should work with R & R Commands to reach new recruits in both ARNG and ANG prior to basic - Schedule time to brief commander on program and clarify his/her role - VAs should be available to help during training - Assist SARC with coordination Various types of training we discuss: ---Right now, we’ll talk about Initial Awareness Training – focused on awareness of the program, procedure for reporting, dispelling all those myths about sexual assault, and providing instruction to command from LTG Blum that this program needs to be a focus. -- Staying on Guard – for NG soldiers and airmen – We’re behind New video will be produced sometime in the spring for use by the units for refresher training. This will be focusing on prevention rather than on Awareness of def Various types of training we discuss: ---Right now, we’ll talk about Initial Awareness Training – focused on awareness of the program, procedure for reporting, dispelling all those myths about sexual assault, and providing instruction to command from LTG Blum that this program needs to be a focus. -- Staying on Guard – for NG soldiers and airmen – We’re behind New video will be produced sometime in the spring for use by the units for refresher training. This will be focusing on prevention rather than on Awareness of def

16. 16 Annual Refresher SAPR Training DoD and all Services require some type of Annual SAPR Training Focus on Prevention - Bystander Intervention Education training tool - Scenarios and Discussion Lead by SARCs/VAs and Other Skilled Trainers - Must be go through training to deliver the BI Training Conducted a “Train the Trainer” in Oct 07 - Available on GKO SAPR web site

17. 17 Deployment Training Contents specified in DoDI 6495. 02 Both Services required pre-deployment training

18. JFHQ SARC The State “Center of Gravity” For SAPR

19. 19 JFHQ SARC Position Responsibilities Since 2005 JFHQ SARC responsibilities have been an additional duty for appointed individual in JFHQ state Much turnover Responsibilities have grown NGB has developed a Technician PD for full-time JFHQ SARC

20. 20 JFHQ SARC Roles and Responsibilities State’s Center of Gravity for the Program - Identify yourself – posters, voice mail greeting, etc. - All NGB personnel in your state should know you Brief leadership on SAPR Program - Requirements, Procedures, and Philosophy - Work to educate Chaplains, JAGs, etc. Be aware of potential conflicts of interest – if other duty is in EO, JA, Chaplains, Commanders, etc. Work the program with BOTH ANG and ARNG

21. 21 JFHQ SARC Roles and Responsibilities Maintain database of state VAs Serve as VA to a sexual assault victim if there are none trained or available in the state. Assign VA to a sexual assault victim with coordination of Wing and/or DSARC If necessary – train your own VAs; expected once a full-time JFHQ SARC is hired

22. 22 JFHQ SARC Roles and Responsibilities Develop and conduct SARB meetings at the JFHQ level for the state If necessary, develop MOU’s with local resources Research and maintain a list of resources and their locations Data management for SA Reports: - SADMS - EXSUMS

23. 23 JFHQ SARC Roles and Responsibilities Coordinate SAAM Activities – use your VAs Contact Active Duty SARC when needing help with a “warm hand off” from T10 to T32 May need signed release by victim Coordinate and provide annual refresher training for your state VAs

24. NGB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Title 32 Program SpecificsAppointment of SARCs & VAsTitle 32 Specifics

25. 25 SARC and VA Requirements SARCs and VAs 1. ARNG: Requirement from AR 600-20, Chap 8 - 1 DSARC at Brigade; 2 VAs per Battalion 2. ANG: Requirement from AF Policy on SA, 03 Jun 05 - SARC position must report directly to the installation Vice Commander - ANG 28 Feb 06 Memo – appointing WESO (Community Manager) as SARC - 2 VAs at each Wing

26. 26 Case Documentation and Reporting Army Reporting system – Sexual Assault Data Management System (SADMS) AF System NGB’s Sexual Assault Data Collection Process If DoD System is finished, then data will be collected in that system (estimate 1-10 ready)

27. 27 Victim Advocate Appointment/Selection ARNG - Selected and appointed by Commander - Appointment letter kept on file by JFHQ SARC ANG - Volunteer - Supervisory MOU on file - Background check done

28. 28 NGB Benefits Matrix and Reporting Options See Handout Not completely staffed for approval yet Covers benefits and limitations for different NGB status situations Uses “Limited Reporting” option for states that allow based on state laws Go over the Title 32 Benefits Matrix with them. Go over the Title 32 Benefits Matrix with them.

29. 29 NGB SAPRAC Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advisory Council – SAPRAC Purpose: to advise and assist NGB-J1-SAPR, ARNG and ANG - provides recommendations to the leadership of the National Guard for promoting cultural change that leads to an environment free of sexual assault by focusing on a dynamic, victim-centered process for facilitating information flow throughout the National Guard.

30. 30 SAPRAC Mission Assist CNGB, as the focal point for all National Guard SAPR programs, to provide timely advice and assistance on program issues to CNGB via NGB-J1 and to the state and territory Joint Force Headquarter (JFHQ) Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC). a. Serve as a channel of communication among the stakeholders in the JFHQ-State, the NGB J1, and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advisory Committee (SAPRAC). b. Identify problems and issues, gather information, develop solutions and resolve issues and problems at the lowest level. c. Convey unresolved issues and information affecting the joint functions of the National Guard (NG) to the SAPRAC. d. Review information/issues from SAPRAC, councils, committees, working groups, and subject matter experts to verify functions, resources, and compliance with regulatory guidance in support of the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Office (SAPRO).

31. 31 The Way Ahead NGB Program is a Work in Progress - Developing Guidance based on situations faced by the Guard but not by the Active Duty counterparts - SAPRAC creating a NGR on SAPR – delivered end of FY - Work with your SAPRAC region representative to provide input for NGB SAPR Regulation development - Resources have been limited for both states and NGB because FY 06 it was an unfunded mandate and FY 07 has limited funding from Services and from the Joint Program. - Anticipate funding in FY 09 through DoD SAPRO

32. 32 Contact Information Joint Program Coordinator: Jane Lux Email: Jane.Lux@us.army.mil Office: 703-601-0577 SARC # 1-866-601-0577 ARNG PM: Major Laura Wade Email: Laura.L.Wade@us.army.mil Offfice: 703-607-2211 ANG PM: Ms. Deborah Morrison Email: Deborah.Morrison@us.army.mil Office: 703-601-2612 Cell: 301-332-3919 Joint SAPR Program Analyst: Alice Nuttall Email: Alice.Nuttall@us.army.mil Office: 703-607-8764 Cell: 571-214-4378 Joint Training Manager: James Thompson Email: James.E.Thompson5@us.army.mil Office: 703-607-2596

33. 33 INTERNET REFERENCES NGB Site: http://www.ngb.army.mil/staff/j1/sapr/ DoD Site: www.sapr.mil Army Site: www.sexualassault.army.mil DOJ Site: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ JAG Sites – Check with your JAG about any resources on JAGCNET or FLITE http://www.dod.mil/vwac/ http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/http://www.dod.mil/vwac/ http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/