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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Directive
COMDTINST M1754.10D
What does SARC stand for
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
"Recognize, Prevent, Response"
_________ members of the Coast Guard have a responsibility to take actions to eliminate sexual assault.
ALL
The majority of sexual assault crimes are committed by ?
Non-Strangers
All members of the Coast Guard have a responsibility to take actions to ?
eliminate sexual assault
"All service members (except VA's/HS's) are required to report rumors/reports of sexual assault. Every member has an affirmative duty to intervene in a developing situation... They will be... held accountable for not taking action when doing so would prevent an assault."
(COMDTINST M1754.10D)
In the Coast Guard in 2013 _____ reports of sexual assault. _____ Unrestricted and ____ restricted.
197 reports 166 unrestricted 31 restricted
Consent is:
words or overt acts by a COMPETENT person. (sober, conscious, and of age) indicating a freely given agreement to participate in sexual conduct.
Is consenting to making out giving consent for a sexual act?
No. Do not have sex with an intoxicated person because they may be unable to provide consent using overt acts.
What is rape?
Unwanted sexual penetration. A victim of rape may not resist. It is wrong to assume that a person not resisting, is giving consent to a sexual act.
Can someone in a relationship be raped by their partner?
Yes.
Kissing a person against their will, that is aggravated, abusive, or wrongful, is defined as...?
Sexual assault
LT Saunders believes her supervisor, LCDR Davis, is stalking her during off-duty hours. When she mentions how strange it is that they keep running in to each other, he says "oh, just a coincidence, but don't mention it to anyone, I wouldn't want this to influence how I grade your performance evaluation." Is this Sexual Assault or Sexual harassment?
Sexual Harassment
OS1 Michaels uses Photoshop to put BM2 Horrigan's head on the body of a naked man, then posts the picture in his cube. BM2, upon seeing the photo, turns bright red, puts his head down and storms away. Sexual assault or sexual harassment?
Sexual Harassment
Kelly, 25, met Brian, a man her same age, through a dating website and invited him to her hometown for a weekend visit. Over the next weekend they had sex, which Kelly suggested and Brian agreed to. Neither Kelly nor Brian were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Was this sexual assault?
No, this is legal consensual sex, not assault
Hannah had started going out with a fellow Coast Guardsman Patrick. Hannah did not want to become intimate even though she wanted to keep seeing him. Hannah told Patrick they needed to slow down and think things over when he asked about having sex. A few days later, he cornered her, told her to stop playing games, then forced her to have sex. Hannah, couldn't say no. What happened here?
Sexual Assault (GMT will mark it wrong if you select sexual harassment and sexual assault. This is only sexual assault.)
While SN Smith is on watch, FN Gerdes replaces SN Smith's pillowcase with a silk pillowcase that has an image of a large erect penis. SN Smith doesn't notice and sleeps peacefully with his face on the pillow all night. In the morning, everyone laughs at SN Smith. Is this Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment?
Sexual Harassment
After experiencing a sexual ASSAULT, victims may display emotional ups and downs, irritability, and sleeplessness. What are also symptoms victims of sexual assault may exhibit?
-Withdrawal -Increased drinking -Inability to focus -Hyper-sexuality
A Coast Guardsman is under investigation for the statutory sexual assault of a teenage girl. Word gets out to the local media and soon, his shipmates hear about the investigation. He has a reputation as a personable, hardworking, and knowledgeable about his job. It is likely that he will not be convicted since they both consented to having sex. Is this statement true or false?
False
Scott and Victoria drink heavily, then agree to go back to her place. Victoria tells Scott she feels like she is going to pass out. Scott says, "don't worry" just before Victoria passes out. Scott gropes and kisses her but did not have intercourse. What term correctly defines this type of behavior?
Abusive sexual contact
As a bystander it is your responsibility to __________ and to _________. It is also your responsibility to _____________ .
protect your shipmates, take action to prevent their risk of becoming victims and report sexual assault / warn others of behaviors that could put them at risk
Sexual assault/rape is punishable under what article of UCMJ?
Article 120
Ways to engage responsibly in interpersonal-relationships include:
Maintaining a respect for all shipmates by protecting them Avoiding the use of drugs and excessive alcohol Ensuring my partner legally consents Accepting that if a person says 'No' that means 'No' Clearly communicating your expectations
As a bystander, it is my role to get involved because it is my duty to prevent an opportunity for crime. True or False?
True
If you know someone who has problems with boundaries and does some of the following things: Makes fun of you Drinks too much invades your personal space (sits too close, touches) or doesn't as what you want but does what they want Then you might consider this person to be:
An undetected sexual assault perpetrator
How can excessive alcohol use increase the risk of committing or being vulnerable to sexual assault?
Impairs judgment Lowers inhibitions Increases sexual aggression Impairs ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations
Most perpetrators of sexual assault use ________ as the substance of choice to subdue their victims.
Alcohol
While at a party, Jeremy notices that Steve has prepared drinks which he is offering to Lisa and Debbie. About one-half hour later, Lisa seems overly intoxicated and Debbie is acting out of character, extremely flirtatious. Jeremy notices the other party guests are drinking bottled beer, he wonders, "are Lisa's and Debbie's drinks spiked?" What actions should Jeremy take?
Ask Stacy (who is sober) to help him to watch out for Lisa and Debbie and to get them safely to their quarters. Ask Lisa and Debbie if they feel dizzy and more drunk than usual. Offer to get them home safely. Caution Lisa and Debbie not to drink anymore Take the risk of suffering retaliation because he (Jeremy) has the duty of protecting Shipmates who are incapacitated by alcohol.
Undetected Sexual Assault Perpetrators may exhibit what behaviors?
Tries to subdue a potential victim by getting them to drink or take drugs Works towards isolating a potential victim Pressures or tries to guilt a potential victim into sex Wants to appear strong and in charge Becomes angry or mopes if they do not get their way
The ABC's of bystander intervention are:
Assess the situation for safety Be with others Care for the victim
One way to minimize your risk of becoming a sexual assault victim is to assume that even coworkers or other non-strangers could harm you. True or False?
True
A person is not legally able to give consent to sexual activity when they are:
Unable to understand the nature of the sexual act Unconscious or asleep Incapacitated Underage
Immediately following a sexual assault:
Take action immediately: Get to a safe place call the police, if needed Call Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Seek immediate medical attention Preserve any evidence now (DNA evidence degrades quickly and should be preserved immediately) Write down the details about the offender and the assault
Immediately following a sexual assault DO NOT:
Bathe, douche or urinate Eat, chew gum, smoke or drink Gargle or brush teeth Wash clothing or sheets Clean, rearrange, or remove items from the scene of assault
What actions will a SARC take after receiving a report of sexual assault?
Assign a Victim Advocate (VA) for support Refer medical services for treatment and counseling Initiate an Special Victims Counsel (SVC) assignment, if desired Provide ongoing case management services
Unrestricted Reports
NOT CONFIDENTIAL Activates victim support services: counseling, advocacy, and medical care services -Activates an official formal Coast Guard Investigation Services (CGIS) investigation to pursue (and hold accountable) the alleged offender A victim is not required to participate with CGIS investigation but should understand that the investigation will still proceed A victim can REQUEST GEOGRAPHIC SEPERATION from the alleged offender
Restricted Reports
Confidential Activates victim services (counseling, advocacy, medical care services) WITHOUT initiating an official investigation Can be made ONLY to SARC, Health Services Provider (HCP) or Victim Advocate (VA) Can still get a forensic medical exam A military spouse, sexually assaulted by his/her active duty spouse can file a restricted report In some instances, if you are in a dangerous unsafe situation, you cannot keep the report confidential/restricted
Once the command learns (intentionally or accidently) of the sexual assault, the report becomes?
UNRESTRICTED
If someone tells you that they have been sexually assaulted:
Make sure the victim is safe Listen to the victim Ask what you can do to help Ask the victim if he or she needs medical care Transport the victim to receive assistances if able and requested Contact a SARC, Health Care Provider, or VA Don't judge, set aside your own beliefs Offer to stay with the victim
If alcohol is involved, what is one of the reasons people do not report a sexual assault?
Fear of an alcohol incident
Besides fear of an alcohol incident, why else might someone not report a sexual assault?
Fear that they will not be believed That their career will be affected adversely They will be blamed for it by other unit members
If you report a sexual assault and collateral misconduct involving alcohol was involved...
Commands take that into consideration and will typically not deal with the alcohol issue until after the sexual assault issue has been addressed.
If you intervene to prevent a sexual assault and alcohol was involved in the situation,
COMMANDS ARE SUPPORTIVE OF THEIR MEMBERS DOING THE RIGHT THING to help their shipmates and will not automatically document an alcohol incident
Benefits of unrestricted report also include:
Investigation can proceed, if offender is convicted then it is a potential way to end the sexual assault of future victims
If calling the police is not an option or not needed, one of the first things a sexual assault victim should do after securing his/her safety is to:
Call SARC for resources and assistance
A victim who files an unrestricted report can then request geographic separation from the alleged offender. True or False?
True
A very important benefit of contacting the SARC or a VA is to know your restricted and unrestricted reporting options. True or False?
True
Telling your best friend or Chaplain about the sexual assault means it is confidential and equivalent to a restricted report. True or False?
False
Civilian employees, dependents, and civilian visitors who are sexually assaulted my report to:
A unit commander or watch stander SARC Local law enforcement Health Care Provider
A member can choose to make a restricted report about the sexual assault after the command learns about it. True or False?
False
The SARC and/or the Victim Advocate (VA) will suffer penalties if they break the confidentiality of the sexual assault victim. True or False?
True
A victim MUST participate in a CGIS investigation in order for it to proceed. True or False?
False
When reporting sexual assault to a Chaplain:
1.Chaplains are not required to notify anyone about a sexual assault or handle paperwork as the EAPC/SARC, FAS, VA and HCP are required to do. 2.Disclosure to a Chaplain does not prohibit the election of a Restricted Report. 3.When a victim decides he or she desires to report his or her sexual assault, a Chaplain will notify the cognizant EAPC/SARC or FAS, but will not complete Enclosure (2) with the victim. COMDTINST M1754.10D
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