Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

1. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Deborah Morrison ANG/SAPR Program Manager (703) 601-2612

2. Objective • To brief annual sexual assault prevention and response training in the AOR

3. Overview • Prevention • SAPR program • Definition of Sexual Assault • The Deployed Environment • SARCs in the AOR • The Victim Advocacy Program • Safety Issues • Response • Restricted/Unrestricted reporting • Post Sexual Assault • Deployed SARC Information • Points of Contact

4. Program Background

5. Policy DoD Policy Changes: • DoD Directive (DoDD 6495.01) (Oct 05) • DoD Instruction (DoDI – 6495.02 - SAPR Program Procedures signed June 23, 2006) • DAF Policy Changes: • AFI presently in coordination • Will replace DAF Policy on Sexual Assault and Prevention, 03 Jun 2005

6. Why A SAPR Program? • Sexual Assault Reporting in the Military • Privacy concerns (crucial to reporting) • Total Incidence and Prevalence is Unknown – only know what is reported • Reporting is necessary to reduce sexual assault • Restricted reporting will allow victims more privacy • Unrestricted allows for Prosecution/Removal of Offenders • Training • Educates victims on their options • Educates AF members on problem and how they can help

7. Definition Sexual assault is a crime. Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim. “Consent” shall not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Consent is not given when a person uses force, threat of force, coercion or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious.

8. Why are Sexual Assaults Crimes ? Sexual Assault is the general term for Acts of intentional sexual contact characterized by use of force Threats and intimidation or abuse of authority The victim does not or cannot consent. It harms the individual and society and has been made a crime by state legislatures and Congress.

9. What is Consent? Words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person When there is not consent Expressing through words or conduct there is no consent Failing to express consent through use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear There is/has been a current or previous dating relationship The way the person is dressed

10. Who do I Report to? AF Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Main point of contact for reporting, response and victim advocacy at installation level and deployed area (CENTAF SARC) SARC reports directly to the Vice Wing Commander Victim Advocate (VA) Assigned by SARC From different Organizations Male or Female Assists the Victim throughout process Referrals Information Appointments Help as long as needed

11. Who do I Report to? • Chaplains • Privileged communicationthat does not allow for entitlement of restricted reporting • Chaplains will not breech covered communications. If the reporter would like a restricted/unrestricted case, they must speak with the SARC • Health Care Providers (HCP) • HCPs will not breech confidentiality with patients • HCPs will report an incident has occurred to the SARC • If the victim would like a restricted or an unrestricted case, they must speak with the SARC

12. SAPR Office Sexual Assault Response 24 / 7 Response Coverage Victims to “Survivors” Local Support Networks Trained Victim Advocates Monthly Case Management Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Assistant SARC - Victim Advocate and WHAT WE DO Sexual Assault Prevention • Training and Education to Institutionalize Core Values • Advertising Campaigns • Community Involvement • Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April)

13. Preparing to Deploy • Expect a brief that is Service specific to deployed Service members outside the United States • Expect to hear about sexual assault prevention, offender accountability, and victim care in the deployed environment • Expect to become familiar with the ROEs and risk reduction factors tailored to specific deployment location(s) • Expect a brief history of the specific foreign countries for deployment

14. Preparing to Deploy • Expect a brief that discusses the area’s customs, mores, and religious practices • Coalition partners in the deployed location • Become familiar with the ROEs for reporting sexual assault in the deployed area • Talk with your Wingman and ensure other Service members are aware of options available at the deployed location • Ask about available trained sexual assault first responders

15. SARCs in the Deployed Environment • Deployed SARCs are military or civilians on orders in the AOR • Each service has a responsibility for certain geographic locations • Joint Forces coordinate services for victims In the Deployed Environment, SARCs: • Ensure continuity for any Service member reporting an assault • Ensure all reports are provided to the chain of command and the appropriate MAJCOM SARC • Provide Victim Advocate training in the AOR when needed

16. Volunteer Victim Advocates (VA) • Air Force Victim Advocates provide essential support, liaison services and care to the victim • Responsibilities include providing crisis intervention, referral and ongoing non-clinical support, including information on available options and resources to assist the victim in making informed decisions about the case • VA services will continue until the victim states support is no longer needed

17. Safety in the Deployed Environment • In the AOR, follow command directives • Follow ROEs for particular deployed area • Stay within compound • Don’t go anywhere alone • Have a “buddy” system • Use your Wingman • If assaulted, consider immediately reporting • Seek medical attention and advocacy

18. Prevention

19. Bystander Intervention • Bystanders—someone in the group who is watching the situation between two Airmen and is aware the incident may escalate without intervention • Bystanders may hesitate to become directly involved in a situation as it makes them feel uncomfortable • There is tremendous fear of negative social consequences that may come with being the challenger • It takes courage to make a difference in someone’s life and challenge negative behavior • In our Guard community it will take a courageous stand by individuals to change the climate around sexual assault • This is part of every Airmen’s core values

20. Bystander Intervention • It is crucial to remember the responsibility is always to the greater Guard community and not to one individual who may be assisting, or paving the way to an assault • It takes one voice to make the difference—for every person who is the challenger, there are a lot more people who appreciate that the behavior has been shut down • Bystanders can take certain steps to intervene • Consider safety • Decide to use direct or indirect action to resolve the problem • What options are there? • What actions can be taken?

21. Risk Reduction Rely on your instincts and be watchful Establish and maintain your limits Avoid the use of alcohol and drugs

22. Risk Factors Current sexual assault trend data shows that: • The majority of military victims are 20-24 year-old females in the enlisted ranks • Most military alleged perpetrators are 20-24 year-old males • Most military sexual assaults occur in the dormitories and living areas • More than half of sexual assault cases involve alcohol use • 86% of reported cases Source: Task Force Report on Sexual Assault Policies, dated 27 May 2004

23. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response • Airmen Should Be: • Alert • Safe • Assertive • Prepared NOTE: Most sexual assault victims know and/or trust their offenders before the assault REMEMBER NO MEANS NO! You should: • Use the buddy system – look out for each other and use your Wingman • Report inappropriate behavior immediately • Practice the AF Values—Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do • Never leave a fallen comrade

24. Response

25. Restricted vs. Unrestricted Reporting

26. Restricted Reporting • Restricted reporting is confidential • Will not trigger an investigation • Who may make a restricted report • Active duty military personnel of the Armed Forces • Members of Reserve or members of the National Guard in Federal service (Title 10 status) • AT, IDT, or AGR state status, ADSW for over 30 days • Must be military • Criteria for restricted reporting. Victim must first report to one of these individuals • SARC or VA • Chaplain • In the deployed environment, a healthcare provider (HCP)

27. Unrestricted Reporting • Report made to SARC, VA, or healthcare provider when the individual does not elect restricted reporting • Sexual assault reported through normal channels • Chain of command • Law enforcement • AFOSI

28. Restricted Reporting • Advantages to Restricted Reporting • Privacy protected • Chain of Command is NOT notified • Medical care, counseling and victim advocacy services offered • Collateral misconduct may not be discovered • Disadvantages to Restricted Reporting • No investigation • Perpetrator will not be prosecuted

29. Unrestricted Reporting • Advantages of Unrestricted Reporting • Assistance from law enforcement including investigation • Assistance from command • Perpetrator may be caught and prosecuted • Medical care, counseling and victim advocacy services are provided • Disadvantages of Unrestricted Reporting • Lack of privacy • May be punished for collateral misconduct • Victims cannot change to restricted reporting

30. Post Sexual Assault Immediately following a sexual assault--get help Be careful not to destroy evidence • DO call the SARC immediately • DO seek medical attention if necessary • DO consider reporting the assault using the unrestricted option, if injured or in danger • DON’T shower, change clothes, clean room/assault site • DON’T brush teeth, eat or drink • DON’T urinate

31. Deployed SARC Contact Information • 332 AEW Balad 318-443-7272 • 376 AEW Manas, Kyrgystan 318-476-0602 • 380 AEW Al Udeid, Qatar 318-437-7500 • 380 AEW Al Dhafra, UAE 318-434-7272 • 386 AEW Ali Al Salem, Kuwait 318-442-2394 • 455 AEW Bagram, Afghanistan 318-231-2245 • 407 AEG Ali, Iraq 318-445-2716 • 447 AEG BIAP, Iraq 318-446-3009 • 506 AEG Kirkuk, Iraq 318-460-0122 • 451 AEG Kandahar, Afghanistan 318-463-1205 • 449 AEG CJTF-HOA, Africa 318-318-824-4322; 318 439-9026 • 64 AEG Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 318-252-8910

32. Point of Contact Information COL Jane Helton, Chief, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Division, (703) 607-1460 Jane Lux, Program Coordinator, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, (703)601-0577 MAJ Laura Wade, Program Manager, Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau, (703) 607-2211 Deborah Morrison, Program Manager, Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau, (703) 601-2612

33. Questions