Army Sharp Program (AR 600-20)

Army Sharp Program (AR 600-20) What does AR 600-20 cover? - Army Command Policy What does SHARP stand for? - Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program (AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8) What chapter covers the SHARP Program in AR 600-20 - Chapters 7 and 8 What does Chapter 7 & 8 of AR 600-20 cover? - The Army SHARP Program What are the Goals of the Sharp Program? - What are the Goals of the SHARP Program? A: 1. Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army personnel, Army civilians, and family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure that victims and subjects are treated according to Army policy 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 is the Army's Slogan for the SHARP Program? - I. A.M. STRONG What does I.A.M STRONG stand for? - Intervene, Act, Motivate What is 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 What is 36th ID policy on sexual assault/sexual harassment? - Zero Tolerance Policy What are precursors to Sexual Assault? - Sexual innuendos, sexual harassment and egregious indecent assaults Ways to mitigate sexual assault? - 1. Travel with a buddy 2. Stay in groups, as there is safety in numbers 3. Plan your outings and avoid getting into a bad situation 4. Stay sober. Studies indicate that about half of all U.S. sexual assaults involve the use of alcohol by the offender, the victim, or both 5. Never leave a drink unattended. Educate yourself about date rape drugs 6. Walk only in lighted areas after dark 7. Keep the doors to homes, barracks, and cars locked 8. Know where the phone is located 9. Don't go anywhere alone with someone unless you know the person very well and trust him or her What is the Army's Policy on Sexual Harassment? - It is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated (AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8 Para 7-3) What is the result of Sexual Harassment? - Sexual Harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness (AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8 Para 7-3) 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 (AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8 Para 7- 4) Who is covered under the Army Sexual Harassment Policy? - Soldiers, civilian co-workers, and Family members (AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8 Para 7-5) What are the different categories of Sexual Harassment? - 1. Verbal 2. Non-Verbal