Ar For Sharp
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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?
1. Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents 2. Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear. 3. Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers. 4. Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims' health and well-being. 5. 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 are the precursors to sexual assault that Soldiers must stop before things get to sexual assault?
Sexual innuendos, sexual harassment and egregious indecent assaults.
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.
Who is overall responsible for POSH program?
Commander.
What does I. A.M. STRONG stand for?
Intervene, act, motivate.
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.
How can you "be alert"?
1. Trust your instincts; if a place or person feels unsafe, it probably is. 2. Watch for signs of trouble such as strangers in private areas or persons loitering in places where they shouldn't be. 3. If you sense trouble, get to a safe place as soon as possible. 4. If you feel you are in danger, attract help any way you can. 5. Don't dress in view of a window. 6. Report any unauthorized or suspicious males or females in the barracks.
What is the Army's slogan for the SHARP program?
I. A.M. STRONG.
What does Ch 7 or AR 600-20 cover?
Prevention of sexual harassment (POSH).
What does POSH stand for?
Prevention of sexual harassment.
Who is required to assist the commander with POSH?
The EOA.
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders.
What is the Army's policy on sexual harassment?
It is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated.
What are the results of sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness.
What are the categories of sexual harassment?
phyiscal, verbal, non-verbal
Define "sexual assault".
intentional sexual contact, characterized by threat or use of force, or when a victim cannot resist
What are the two categories of reporting a SHARP offense?
Restricted reporting and unrestricted reporting
What is restricted reporting?
allows a victim to disclose details of the incident to receive treatment without causing an official investigation
What is unrestricted reporting?
allows a victim to disclose details of the incident to receive treatment and starts an official investigation
Who can a victim report an act of sexual assault to in order to keep it restricted?
sarc, va, healthcare provider, chaplain
Who can a victim report an act of sexual assault to if they want it to be unrestricted?
chain of command, law enforcement, sarc, va
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