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SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM. GOT CONSENT?. SEXUAL ASSAULT .

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SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM

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  1. SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM

  2. GOT CONSENT?

  3. SEXUAL ASSAULT “Sexual assault” is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes, rape, forcible sodomy (oral or anal sex), and other unwanted sexual contact. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender, spousal relationship, or age of the victim.

  4. CONSENT “Consent” shall not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Consent is not given when a perpetrator uses force, threat of force, coercion or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious.

  5. SEXUAL ASSAULT? SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

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  7. MYTHS and FACTS: Myth: Sexual assault happens only to women. Fact: Men are victims of sexual assault, too.

  8. MYTHS and FACTS: Myth: Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers in dark alleys. Fact: Most assaults are committed by someone the victim knows.

  9. MYTHS and FACTS: Myth: Rape does not happen very often. Fact: Rape is the most common violent crime in the US.

  10. MYTHS and FACTS: Myth: Victims “ask for it” by dressing or behaving provocatively. Fact: Acting seductively is not inviting assault.

  11. MYTHS and FACTS: Myth: You can’t blame a guy if he’s drunk and things get out of hand. Fact: Drinking is never an excusefor assault.

  12. MYTHS and FACTS: Myth: Many accusations of sexual assault are bogus. Fact: Less than 6% of reported rapesare false.

  13. BARRIERS TO REPORTING • Fear of harm • Embarrassment • Denial • Co-occurring offenses (Alcohol or drug charges) • Being revictimized • Reputation • Lack of Knowledge • Fear for career • Fear that they will be blamed • Fear that no one will believe them

  14. Reporting Options Unrestricted Report: - Report to Commander/SARC/VA/Chaplain/ Medical Personnel • Law Enforcement will be notified • Investigation Initiated • Medical and Advocacy Services Received • Formal Line of Duty will be initiated by unit Restricted Report: • Report to SARC/VA/Chaplain/Medical Personnel • Medical and Advocacy Services Received • No Investigation Initiated • Commander not notified • Informal Line of Duty will be initiated by JFHQ SARC

  15. Contact Information MAJ CAMILLE M. SMITH camille.m.smith@us.army.mil 801-432-4142 801-716-9254 1-888-716-9254 KAREN KEELY karen.keely@us.army.mil 801-432-4344 801-828-8014

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